PetSmart · Recalled
PetSmart Expands Recall of 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 81,300 in the U.S. and 4,000 in Canada (an additional 10,200 were recalled in the U.S. on April 24, 2014 and 1,000 were previously recalled in Canada)
- Reports
- 20
- Injuries
- 14
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- Refund
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
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 Grreat 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 March 2010 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 20 new reports of the glass fish bowl breaking during normal use, including 14 additional reports of cuts to fingers and hands. Seven cuts required stitches and three others required surgery for lacerated tendons.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return the fish bowl to any PetSmart store for a full refund. Use caution when handling the fish bowl for return due to the hazard.
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 "Product Recalls" under the "Shop With Us" heading at the bottom of the page 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 NOV 17 2015; last revised NOV 18 2015.
