PetSmart Recalls Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #14155
Recall Date
2014-04-24
Manufacturer
Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China
Units Affected
About 10,200
Products Involved
Glass fish bowls
Hazard
The glass fish bowls can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
PetSmart has received 10 reports of the glass fish bowl breaking during normal use, including five reports of cuts to fingers and a knee. Four of the cuts required stitches. One required surgery for a lacerated tendon in a consumer's finger.
Sold At
PetSmart stores nationwide from February 2013 through September 2013 for about $20.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves the 1.75-gallon glass fish bowl that is shaped like a brandy snifter. These fish bowls were sold under the Great Choice or Top Fin brand names with SKU number 5140161 and UPC code 737257187092. The SKU and UPC codes are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the fish bowl.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28