CPSC recall · Reported November 17, 2015
PetSmart Expands Recall of Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass fish bowls can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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 Expands Recall of Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China in November 17, 2015. 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 the fish bowl to any Pet…. Verify recall #16038 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….
- None
- agency class
- November 17, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16038 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.
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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 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.
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 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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16038 |
| Date reported | November 17, 2015 |
| Date initiated | November 17, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China |
| Affected scope | About 81,300 in the U.S. and 4,000 in Canada (an additional 10,200 were recalled in the U.S. on April 24, 2014 and 1,000 were previously recalled in Canada) |
| 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 the fish bowl to any PetSmart store for a full refund. Use cauti…
- Check the recall number (16038) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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