PetSmart · Recalled
PetSmart Recalls Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass fish bowls can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 10,200
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves the 1.75-gallon glass fish bowl that is shaped like a brandy snifter. These fish bowls were sold under the Great Choice or Top Fin brand names with SKU number 5140161 and UPC code 737257187092. The SKU and UPC codes are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the fish bowl.
The file
- Sold at
- PetSmart stores nationwide from February 2013 through September 2013 for about $20.
- Product type
- Aquariums or Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz., Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China
Incident log
PetSmart has received 10 reports of the glass fish bowl breaking during normal use, including five reports of cuts to fingers and a knee. Four of the cuts required stitches. One required surgery for a lacerated tendon in a consumer's finger.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
PetSmart toll-free at (888) 839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.petsmart.com and click on About PetSmart at the bottom of the page, then click on Product Notices and Recalls for more information.
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 APR 24 2014; last revised JAN 09 2015.
