CPSC2014-04-24
PetSmart Recalls Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard
The glass fish bowls can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Sold at
PetSmart stores nationwide from February 2013 through September 2013 for about $20.
Affected count
About 10,200
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Glass fish bowls
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/PetSmart-Recalls-Fish-BowlsDon't want to check this manually?
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