CPSC recall 10-187, announced April 1, 2010, covers Crate and Barrel Glass Water Bottles (about 42,000 units). The glass beverage bottles can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. The notice cites 7 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the glass water bottles and return them to any Crate and Barrel store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 451-8217, or go to www.crateandbarrel.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The SKU numbers are listed on a white bar code label on the bottom of the item.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The glass beverage bottles can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received seven reports of the recalled water bottles shattering, including four reports of hand lacerations.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Crate and Barrel
- Recall number
- 10-187
- Units
- About 42,000 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Crate and Barrel stores, Crate and Barrel's catalog and on the Web at www.crateandbarrel.com between December 2008 and February 2010 for between $9 and $17.
- Importer
- Crate and Barrel, a division of Euromarket Designs Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.
Glass Water Bottles
CPSC product type: Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
Recall contact information
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
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