TJX Canada (HomeSense) recalls Glass Beer Mug Handmade in Poland
- Starting date:
- July 13, 2017
- Posting date:
- July 13, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Laceration Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-63926
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and TJX Canada (HomeSense)
Affected products
Glass Beer Mug Handmade in Poland
Product description
Glass Beer Mug Vendor Style # 12313, 12323, 12302 (HomeSense Style # on price stickers 119467, 119476, 119518)
Hazard identified
The glass beer mugs can break if used for hot liquids and result in potential laceration or burn.
As of July 13, 2017, the company has received 1 report of the glass breaking in Canada, involving a burn. In the United States, the company has received no reports of broken glasses due to hot liquids, and no reports of injuries.
Number sold
Approximately 1525 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and approximately 332 were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold in Canada from January 1, 2017 to March 15, 2017. They were sold in U.S. from May 1, 2017 to June 20, 2017.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Poland.
Companies
- Distributor
-
TJX Canada
60 Standish Court
Mississauga
L5R 0G1
Ontario
CANADA
- Manufacturer
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Huta Szkla Gospodarczego
Ul Pilta No 18, 51605
Wroclaw
POLAND
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What you should do
Consumers are advised not to use the glass beer mug for hot liquids or return it to the nearest HomeSense for a refund.
Consumers may contact TJX Canada at 1-800-646-9466, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday to Friday.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.