Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Market Stores
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-06-11). Hazards: laceration. About 251,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14204 |
| Published | 2014-06-11 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-09 |
| Product category | Doors & Door Knobs |
| Products | Glass Bubble Knobs |
| Firm named in the title | Cost Plus |
| Firms | Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | India |
| Units (US) | 251,400 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide from October 2010 to April 2014 for between $2 and $4. |
Description
This recall involves glass bubble knobs used on cabinet doors and drawers. The knobs were sold in two sizes and six colors including: blue, amethyst, pink, green, smoke and clear. The larger knobs are about 1.25 inches in diameter. The smaller knobs are about .75 inches in diameter. The glass knobs are attached to bronze-colored hardware.
Hazard
The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the glass knobs and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of broken knobs resulting in five reports of hand and/or finger lacerations.
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