Libbey Glass · Recalled
Libbey Glass Recalls Glass Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass bowl can break when subjected to sudden temperature changes or impact, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 16,600 in the United States and 2,000 in Canada
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6–$7
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall includes the Fantasy glass bowls sold with a lop-sided shape with one side taller than the other. The bowls are made of clear, colorless glass and were sold in only one size as 8.5 ounces. The bowls measure about 5 3/8 inches in height on the tallest side and about 2 1/4 inches across the base.
The file
- Sold at
- Commercial customers for use in foodservice establishments nationwide from August 2010 through September 2011. In addition, 48 bowls were sold to consumers at Libbey Outlet stores in Toledo, Ohio and Shreveport, Louisiana from August 2010 through September 2011 for about $6 to $7. Also, 45 bowls were sold to consumers at Home Outfitters in Canada from August 2011 through September 2011 for about $6.
- Product type
- Cookware and Tableware
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Libbey Glass Inc., of Toledo, Ohio
Incident log
The firm has received one report of a glass bowl breaking while being washed in a commercial dishwasher. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass bowls. Consumers can return the glass bowls to the point of purchase for a refund. Commercial customers should contact Libbey Glass Inc. to arrange for destruction of the product and receipt of a credit or refund.
For additional information, contact Libbey Glass Inc. at (800) 982-7063 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.libbey.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 03 2011; last revised APR 21 2016.