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Libbey Glass Recalls Cocktail Glasses Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled December 18, 2013 · CPSC recall 14065 · Libbey Glass

Hazard

The glasses can break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Replace · Refund

Units

About 218,000

Incidents / injuries

Libbey has received 16 reports from commercial customers of glasses breaking, including one report of a minor laceration to a restaurant patron when the glass broke during use.

Description

This recall involves Bristol Valley, model 8555SR, cocktail glasses with sheer rims. The glasses are made of clear, colorless glass in a 7.75-ounce cocktail design with a thin rim. The glasses measure about 6¼ inches high, 3¼ inches wide at the base, and 4¼ inches wide at the top. They were sold individually and in 24-piece cartons for commercial users.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glasses and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Commercial customers should contact Libbey Glass Inc. to arrange for destruction of the product and receipt of a credit, refund or replacement.

Contact

Libbey Glass at (800) 982-7063 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.libbey.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.

Product

Bristol Valley Cocktail Glasses with Sheer Rim

Manufacturer(s)

Libbey Glass Inc., of Toledo, Ohio

Retailers

Commercial customers for use in foodservice establishments, at the Libbey Outlet Store in Shreveport, Louisiana and at various independent liquor stores nationwide from January 2013 through November 2013 for between $1 and $4 per glass.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →