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Product Recall
Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard
Ashland™ Glass Vase
Recall Date: November 15th, 2011
Type: Knickknacks or Statues or Vases or Urns
Units: About 28,000 in the U.S. and 1,800 in Canada
Hazards: The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should stop using the vase and return it to a Michaels Arts & Crafts store for a full refund. To avoid the risk of breakage and possible injury, handle the vase with care.
Description
The vase is rectangular and made of clear glass. It is 12 inches tall, 8 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep. The SKU number "425827" and UPC number "6-927619-661665" are printed on a label on the bottom of the vase.
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Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Michaels at (800) 642-4235 Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT or visit the firm's website at www.michaels.comInjuries:
The firm has received four reports of the vase shattering, causing lacerations to the hands for all four. One person had surgery, two got stitches.
Retailers:
Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores from January 2008 through October 2011 for about $20.
Distributors:
Michaels Stores Inc. of Irving, Tex.
