The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10349·Announced 2010-09-21

Gerson Company Recalls 20-Inch Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard

The Gerson Company is recalling 20-inch glass vases sold at Michael's because they can shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

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 where injury has been reported (nine lacerations), but no fatalities or severe injuries are noted, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no critical outcomes.

Plain-English summary

The Gerson Company is recalling approximately 203,000 20-inch glass vases in the United States and 9,000 in Canada. The recalled vases are made of clear glass and measure approximately 4 inches wide by 20 inches tall. They were sold at Michael's stores nationwide and in Canada from July 2006 through March 2010 for about $15. The vases were manufactured in China.

The recall is being issued because the glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. The firm has received nine reports of the vase shattering, including nine reports of lacerations to the hands.

Consumers should stop using the recalled vase and discard them immediately. To identify the recalled product, look for SKU# 405334 and UPC: 0-37916-88960-3 printed on a label on the bottom of the vase. Consumers can contact the firm for a full refund by calling toll-free at (877) 461-6298 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visiting www.gersoncompany.com, or emailing [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
20" Glass Vases
Manufacturer
The Gerson Company, of Olathe, Kan.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Decor
Hazard
Affected units
203,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 037916889603

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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