PetSmart Expands Recall of Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 17, 2015 CPSC #16038

Quick answer

PetSmart Expands Recall of Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #16038, announced on November 17, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., PetSmart Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Glass fish bowls

Recalled brands

Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., PetSmart Inc.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

November 17, 2015

Categories

Aquariums or Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16038?

CPSC recall #16038 covers PetSmart Expands Recall of Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard , announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 17, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #16038?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16038 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell PetSmart Expands Recall of Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/PetSmart-Expands-Recall-of-Fish-Bowls. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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