CPSC Recall in 2015: PetSmart Expands Recall of Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2015.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-038

Date: November 17, 2015

Product Name: Glass fish bowls

Recall Description:

The glass bowl can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard.

Hazard Description:

The glass fish bowls can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 81,300 in the U.S. and 4,000 in Canada (an additional 10,200 were recalled in the U.S. on April 24, 2014 and 1,000 were previously recalled in Canada)

Incidents:

PetSmart has received 20 new reports of the glass fish bowl breaking during normal use, including 14 additional reports of cuts to fingers and hands. Seven cuts required stitches and three others required surgery for lacerated tendons.

Sold At:

PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2010 through September 2013 for about $20.

Manufactured In:

China