Cost Plus Recalls Silk Floor Mats Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-08-30). Hazards: laceration. About 17,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12270 |
| Published | 2012-08-30 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-13 |
| Product category | Home Decoration |
| Products | Recycled Silk Floor Mats |
| Firm named in the title | Cost Plus |
| Firms | Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | India |
| Units (US) | 17,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from June 2011 through May 2012 for about $17. |
Description
The recycled silk floor mats measure 2 ft. by 3 ft. They were sold in a variety of color stripe combinations. "World Market" and "SKU 441536" are printed on the mat's white care label sewn into the bottom of the mat.
Hazard
The recalled silk mats can have a tack or staple woven into the fabric strips. The tack or staple can cut consumers, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor mats and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Cost Plus is aware of one incident in which a tack was discovered in a mat by a consumer. No injuries have been reported.
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