Annie
02-01-2007, 04:15 PM
IKEA Recalls Vases Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: PARODI Glass Floor Vases
Units: About 110,000 nationwide (and about 767,000 more worldwide)
Manufacturer: IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Hazard: The base of these vases can break off unexpectedly, posing a
laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: IKEA has received 18 reports of these vases
breaking, resulting in seven reports of injury. In the U.S. a single
incident has been reported. The consumer sustained a cut to her foot.
Additionally, six reports involving injury have been received from
outside of the U.S., with five consumers sustaining cuts to the hand
requiring hospital treatment.
Description: The recalled vases have thick black, white or clear glass
walls. They stand about 28 inches high and weigh about 11 pounds. The
base diameter is about 6 inches and the top diameter is about 9 inches.
The IKEA logo and one of three article numbers are printed on the
underside of the base. The article numbers are 201-102-34 (black),
501-121-99 (white) and 000-795-45 (clear).
Sold at: IKEA stores exclusively nationwide from April 2004 through
December 2006 for about $40.
Manufactured in: Poland
Remedy: Consumers should return the vase to their local IKEA store for a
full refund. To avoid the risk of breakage and possible injury, handle
the vase with care.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IKEA at (888)
966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07095.html
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: PARODI Glass Floor Vases
Units: About 110,000 nationwide (and about 767,000 more worldwide)
Manufacturer: IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Hazard: The base of these vases can break off unexpectedly, posing a
laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: IKEA has received 18 reports of these vases
breaking, resulting in seven reports of injury. In the U.S. a single
incident has been reported. The consumer sustained a cut to her foot.
Additionally, six reports involving injury have been received from
outside of the U.S., with five consumers sustaining cuts to the hand
requiring hospital treatment.
Description: The recalled vases have thick black, white or clear glass
walls. They stand about 28 inches high and weigh about 11 pounds. The
base diameter is about 6 inches and the top diameter is about 9 inches.
The IKEA logo and one of three article numbers are printed on the
underside of the base. The article numbers are 201-102-34 (black),
501-121-99 (white) and 000-795-45 (clear).
Sold at: IKEA stores exclusively nationwide from April 2004 through
December 2006 for about $40.
Manufactured in: Poland
Remedy: Consumers should return the vase to their local IKEA store for a
full refund. To avoid the risk of breakage and possible injury, handle
the vase with care.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IKEA at (888)
966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07095.html