The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16079·Announced 2016-01-20

Cheryl's Jingle Bell Ornaments Recalled for Sharp Metal Edges

Cheryl & Co. is recalling Jingle Bell ornaments sold by QVC because sharp metal edges on the cutouts pose 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 with reported injuries (140 cuts, 4 requiring stitches) but no reported deaths or serious injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for injury reports without fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Cheryl & Co. is recalling Cheryl's Jingle Bell ornaments with cookies and confections due to a laceration hazard. The round aluminum ornaments, which measure approximately 4 inches in diameter and feature four snowflake cutouts, have sharp metal edges that can cut consumers. The ornaments were sold in sets of eight units per box, including two each of red, green, gold, and silver.

QVC received 140 reports of consumers who received finger cuts while handling the ornaments, including four consumers who required stitches. About 25,000 box sets were sold exclusively by QVC through televised shopping programs and online at QVC.com from November 2015 to December 2015 for about $55.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ornaments and return them to QVC for a full refund. QVC will mail instructions for returning the product to all known customers. Consumers can contact QVC at 800-367-9444 or visit www.qvc.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Cheryl's Jingle Bell ornaments with cookies and confections
Manufacturer
Cheryl & Co., of Westerville, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Seasonal Decoration
Hazard
Affected units
25,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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