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IKEA Recalls Glass Mugs Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled January 20, 2011 · CPSC recall 11105 · IKEA

Hazard

The inner walls of the double-walled glasses can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 13,000 (an additional 115,000 were sold outside the U.S., including 3,000 in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

IKEA has received one report of a laceration injury requiring medical attention. Eleven additional incidents have been reported outside of the U.S., resulting in four reports of injuries.

Description

This recall involves RUND clear glass mugs sold in sizes 4cl, 21cl and 40cl. The mug is handmade of double-walled glass. "Hand Made Quality" is printed on a small transparent sticker on the side of the mug. Article numbers and supplier numbers listed below are located on the package. All sizes were sold in 2-packs. Article and supplier numbers included in the recall are: Mug Size Article Number Supplier Number 4cl 301-551-37 16790 21cl 301-496-79 40cl 501-496-78

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the RUND mugs and bring them back to any IKEA store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.ikea-usa.com

Product

RUND clear glass mugs

Distributed by

IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.

Retailers

IKEA stores nationwide from October 2009 through March 2010 for between $5 and $10.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →