CPSC Recall in 2007: IKEA Recalls Vases Due to Laceration Hazard
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 110,000 nationwide (and about 767,000 more worldwide) PARODI Glass Floor Vases. The base of these vases can break off unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.Name of product: PARODI Glass Floor VasesUnits: 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: PolandRemedy: 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.
The base of these vases can break off unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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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.
IKEA stores exclusively nationwide from April 2004 through December 2006 for about $40.
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