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Recalls / 2010-04-01

Crate and Barrel Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard

10187 · Recalled 2010-04-01 · CPSC page

Picture of Recalled Water Bottles
Picture of Recalled Water Bottles

Description

This recall involves clear glass water bottles including 22-ounce bottles with SKU number 437-151 and 50-ounce bottles with SKU number 437-169. The SKU numbers are listed on a white bar code label on the bottom of the item.

Hazards

The glass beverage bottles can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

The firm has received seven reports of the recalled water bottles shattering, including four reports of hand lacerations.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the glass water bottles and return them to any Crate and Barrel store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the recalled water bottles through Crate and Barrel's catalog or on the firm's Web site should contact Crate and Barrel to arrange to return the water bottles for a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Glass Water BottlesAbout 42,000 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada

Parties

Importer
Crate and Barrel, a division of Euromarket Designs Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.
Made in
China
Sold at
Crate, Barrel stores, Barrel's catalog, on the Web at www.crateandbarrel.com, February 2010 for, $17.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Crate and Barrel at (800) 451-8217 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.crateandbarrel.com

Source: CPSC recall 10187. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.