| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2007 Release #07-095 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 966-4532
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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