IKEA recalls PARODI glass vase for laceration hazard

Following investigation a number of PARODI vases have been found to have too high internal stresses which may increase the risk of breakage, especially if the glass is damaged in some way, for example knocked or scratched.

PARODI vase stand 70 cm (28 inches) high and weigh approximately 5 kg (11 lbs). Base diameter is 15 cm (6 inches); top diameter is 23 cm (9 inches). PARODI vase is produced in black (art. no. 20110234), white (art. no. 50112199) and clear glass (art. no. 00079545).

IKEA logo, article number and supplier number are printed on a white sticker on the underside of the vase and on the store receipt.

PARODI vase has been sold on all IKEA sales markets since April 2004.

IKEA wants customers who have bought a PARODI glass vase from supplier #18347 to bring it back to the Exchange & Returns department at their local IKEA store, for a full refund. No other vases are affected.

All glass is fragile and even robust, thick-walled designs should always be handled with care. When returning the vase, to avoid risk of breakage and possible injury, customers are asked to avoid placing their hands at or near the base and to ensure that the vase is securely packaged.

Concluding, Tarja Arvela, Marketing Manager, IKEA UAE, said,

"No customer incidents are reported in the UAE, and the Al-Futtaim Group is making sure that all IKEA UAE consumers are well notified of this product problem, in order to ensure our customers' safety."