Glass fish bowls recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

November 17, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

PetSmart Expands Recall of Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall number

16038

Brand / firm

Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

This recall involves the 1.75-gallon glass fish bowl that is shaped like a brandy snifter. These fish bowls were sold under the Grreat Choice or Top Fin brand names with SKU number 5140161 and UPC code 737257187092. The SKU and UPC codes are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the fish bowl.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return the fish bowl to any PetSmart store for a full refund. Use caution when handling the fish bowl for return due to the hazard.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.