The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06579·Announced 2006-09-19

QVC Recalls Therma Drinking Glasses Due to Laceration Hazard

QVC is recalling Therma double-walled drinking glasses because the inner walls can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (glassware) where injury (lacerations) has been reported, but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are mentioned, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

QVC is recalling approximately 2,200 sets of four Therma double-walled drinking glasses in 8 oz. and 13 oz. sizes. The recall is due to a hazard where the inner walls of the glasses can break during use, posing a laceration risk to consumers.

QVC received 11 reports of incidents where the glasses broke during use. Two of these reports indicated that consumers received lacerations to their hands. The products were sold by QVC via television, its website, and toll-free number from June 2006 through July 2006 for $28 (8 oz.) and $30 (13 oz.), plus shipping and handling.

Consumers should stop using the glasses immediately and dispose of them safely. QVC has notified customers by telephone and mail. Purchasers can receive a refund by returning a postage pre-paid acknowledgement confirming disposal. For more information, call QVC at (800) 367-9444 or visit www.qvc.com.

The recalled product

Product
Therma Drinking Glasses
Category
Consumer Product — Glassware
Hazard
Affected units
2,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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