CPSC2016-11-02
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard
Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
Hazard
The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass knobs and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or merchandise credit.
Sold at
Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.pier1.com from September 2011 through October 2016 for between $6 and $7.
Affected count
About 140,000 units in the U.S. (in addition, about 17,600 units sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of injuries as a result of glass knobs breaking during installation or while in use.
Manufactured in
India
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Glass knobs
Consumer contact
Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855-513-5140 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Sunday, or online at www.pier1.com and click on "Product Notes & Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Pier-1-Imports-Recalls-Glass-Knobs-0Don't want to check this manually?
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