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Libbey Glass Recalls Glass Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard

Note: Health Canada's press release is available here.

Name of Product:
Fantasy glass bowls
Hazard:
The glass bowl can break when subjected to sudden temperature changes or impact, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
November 03, 2011
Units:
About 16,600 in the United States and 2,000 in Canada
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Libbey Glass Inc. at (800) 982-7063 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.libbey.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall includes the Fantasy glass bowls sold with a lop-sided shape with one side taller than the other. The bowls are made of clear, colorless glass and were sold in only one size as 8.5 ounces. The bowls measure about 5 3/8 inches in height on the tallest side and about 2 1/4 inches across the base.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass bowls. Consumers can return the glass bowls to the point of purchase for a refund. Commercial customers should contact Libbey Glass Inc. to arrange for destruction of the product and receipt of a credit or refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received one report of a glass bowl breaking while being washed in a commercial dishwasher. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Commercial customers for use in foodservice establishments nationwide from August 2010 through September 2011. In addition, 48 bowls were sold to consumers at Libbey Outlet stores in Toledo, Ohio and Shreveport, Louisiana from August 2010 through September 2011 for about $6 to $7. Also, 45 bowls were sold to consumers at Home Outfitters in Canada from August 2011 through September 2011 for about $6.
Importer(s):

Libbey Glass Inc., of Toledo, Ohio

Distributor(s):
Libbey Glass Inc., of Toledo, Ohio
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-034

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