CPSC Recall in 2011: Libbey Glass Recalls Glass Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
The glass bowl can break when subjected to sudden temperature changes or impact, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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The firm has received one report of a glass bowl breaking while being washed in a commercial dishwasher. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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