Prime-Line Recalls Glass Doorknobs Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-08-31). Hazards: laceration. About 167,000 units in the US and 10,265 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23271 |
| Published | 2023-08-31 |
| Last updated | 2023-08-31 |
| Products | Glass Doorknobs |
| Firm named in the title | Prime-Line |
| Firms | Prime-Line Products LLC, of Redlands, California (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 167,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 10,265 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Home improvement stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Wayfair.com and other websites from February 2022 through April 2023 for between $20 and $45. |
Description
This recall involves Prime-Line glass doorknobs sold under the Defender Security, Gate-House and Reliabilt brand names. The doorknobs all utilize fluted glass knobs and were sold in bronze, brass, satin nickel, matte black and chrome finishes. The following model numbers are included in this recall: E 2279; E 2279-L; E 2311; E 2317; E 2328; E 2496; E 2497; E 2536; E 2536-L; E 2537; E 2537-L, E 2750, and E 2797. The model number is printed on the top right side of the packaging.
Hazard
The recalled glass doorknobs can crack and separate from the doorknob assembly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled doorknobs and contact Prime-Line for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of the recalled doorknobs breaking and causing laceration injuries requiring stitches.
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