PetSmart Recalls Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard

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

Recall #: 14155
Affected scope: About 10,200

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves the 1.75-gallon glass fish bowl that is shaped like a brandy snifter….

PetSmart Recalls Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China in April 24, 2014. Reason: The glass fish bowls can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard to consum…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return it to any PetSmart store…. Verify recall #14155 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The glass fish bowls can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard to consum….

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agency class: April 24, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14155 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves the 1.75-gallon glass fish bowl that is shaped like a brandy snifter. These fish bowls were sold under the Great 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	14155
Date reported	April 24, 2014
Date initiated	April 24, 2014
Recalling firm	Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China
Affected scope	About 10,200
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 24, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14155.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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