WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Cheryl-And-Company-Recalls-Jingle-Bell-Ornaments
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Cheryl's Jingle Bell ornaments with cookies and confections
Hazard: The decorative cutouts on the ornament have sharp metal edges that pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ornaments and return them to QVC for a full refund. Consumers are urged to use caution while handling the product. QVC will mail all known customers instructions for returning the product.
Consumer Contact: QVC at 800-367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET daily or visit the firm's website at www.qvc.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 25,000 box sets
Description: This recall involves Cheryl's Jingle Bell ornaments that were sold with 64 cookies and confections. The round aluminum ornaments measure approximately 4 inches in diameter, have four snowflake cutouts and were sold in a set of eight units per box (two each of red, green, gold and silver).
Incidents/Injuries: QVC has received 140 reports of consumers who received finger cuts while handling the ornaments, including four consumers who required stitches.
Sold exclusively by: QVC televised shopping programs and online at QVC.com from November 2015 to December 2015 for about $55.
Importer: Cheryl & Co., of Westerville, Ohio
Manufactured in: China
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