Crate and Barrel Recalls Glass Pitchers Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Crate-and-Barrel-Recalls-Glass-Pitchers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Miles Glass Pitchers with Wood Lid
Hazard: The handle on the pitcher can break, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should stop using the recalled pitchers immediately and contact Crate and Barrel for a full refund and disposal instructions.
Consumer Contact:
Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. CT Saturday through Sunday, or online at www.crateandbarrel.com and click on "Recalls" located at the bottom of the page.
Recall Details
Units: About 2,560 (In addition, 11 units were sold in Canada)
Description:
The recalled 84 oz. glass Miles Pitcher has a wooden lid and measures about 9" H x 5" D. The product has a label on the bottom that reads in part: SKU #444-560, Miles Pitcher Wood Lid, and Made in China.
Incidents/Injuries: Crate and Barrel has received five reports of the handle breaking off the glass pitcher while in use. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Crate and Barrel stores nationwide and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from December 2019 through February 2020 for about $35.
Importer: Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.
Manufactured in: China
In conjunction with: Canada
Health Canada's press release is available at: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2020/72591r-eng.php
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Recall Number: 20-099
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