Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 12040. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the vase and return it to a Michaels Arts & Crafts store for a full refund. To avoid the risk of breakage and possible injury, handle the vase with care.
CPSC recall 12040 has the recall date 15 Nov 2011. The notice names the firm Michaels Stores. The recall has about 28,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Vases.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received four reports of the vase shattering, causing lacerations to the hands for all four. One person had surgery, two got stitches. |
|---|---|
| Units | 28,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The vase is rectangular and made of clear glass. It is 12 inches tall, 8 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep. The SKU number "425827" and UPC number "6-927619-661665" are printed on a label on the bottom of the vase. |
| Product | Ashland™ Glass Vase, About 28,000 in the U.S. and 1,800 in Canada, Vases |
| Sold at | Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores from January 2008 through October 2011 for about $20. |
| Distributor | Michaels Stores Inc |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Laceration
- Hazard: Fracture
- Category: Vases
- CPSC recalls of 2011
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 28,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Vases
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Michaels Stores
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2014 | Michaels Stores Recalls Folding Tables Due to Fall Hazard |
| 22 Dec 2010 | Michaels Stores Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard |
| 10 Apr 2008 | Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| 30 Oct 2003 | CPSC, Michaels Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12040The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12040. https://recallregister.com/product/917-michaels-stores-recalls-ashland-brand-glass-vase-due-to-laceration-haz/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12040 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received four reports of the vase shattering, causing lacerations to the hands for all four. One person had surgery, two got stitches.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores from January 2008 through October 2011 for about $20.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12040?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12040?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 28,000 in the U.S. and 1,800 in Canada