Crate and Barrel Recalls Glass Pitchers Due to Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Crate-and-Barrel-Recalls-Glass-Pitchers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Miles Glass Pitchers with Wood Lid

Hazard: The handle on the pitcher can break, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should stop using the recalled pitchers immediately and contact Crate and Barrel for a full refund and disposal instructions.

Consumer Contact: 
Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. CT Saturday through Sunday, or online at www.crateandbarrel.com and click on "Recalls" located at the bottom of the page.

Recall Details

Units: About 2,560 (In addition, 11 units were sold in Canada)  

Description:
The recalled 84 oz. glass Miles Pitcher has a wooden lid and measures about 9" H x 5" D.  The product has a label on the bottom that reads in part: SKU #444-560, Miles Pitcher Wood Lid, and Made in China.

Incidents/Injuries: Crate and Barrel has received five reports of the handle breaking off the glass pitcher while in use.  No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Crate and Barrel stores nationwide and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from December 2019 through February 2020 for about $35.

Importer: Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.

Manufactured in: China

In conjunction with: Canada

Health Canada's press release is available at: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2020/72591r-eng.php 

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This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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Recall Number: 20-099

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SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission