CPSC2014-06-11
Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Market Stores
Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
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.
Sold at
Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide from October 2010 to April 2014 for between $2 and $4.
Affected count
About 251,400
Injuries reported
The firm has received five reports of broken knobs resulting in five reports of hand and/or finger lacerations.
Manufactured in
India
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Glass Bubble Knobs
Consumer contact
Cost Plus Management Services Inc. toll-free at (877) 967-5362 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or online at www.worldmarket.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Bubble-Knobs-Recalled-by-Cost-PlusDon't want to check this manually?
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