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Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 12-040 · November 15, 2011 · Michaels Stores

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-040 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 15, 2011
Brand
Michaels Stores
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Ashland™ Glass Vase
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 28,000 in the U.S. and 1,800 in Canada
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 21, 2016

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Ashland™ Glass Vase · About 28,000 in the U.S. and 1,800 in Canada units

Photos from the recall notice

Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase
Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase
Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores from January 2008 through October 2011 for about $20.; Michaels Stores Inc. of Irving, Tex..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

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.com

Recall history and context

Michaels Stores appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Michaels Stores recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Ashland™ Glass Vase (About 28,000 in the U.S. and 1,800 in Canada units). The vase is rectangular and made of clear glass.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 21, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.