Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Market Stores
Recall 14204 · Jun 11, 2014 · Cost Plus Management Services Inc.
251,400
units affected
251,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14204
- Date
- Jun 11, 2014
- Company
- Cost Plus Management Services Inc.
- Units affected
- 251,400
- Product
- Glass Bubble Knobs
- Product type
- Doors & Door Knobs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of broken knobs resulting in five reports of hand and/or finger lacerations.
- Sold at
- Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide from October 2010 to April 2014 for between $2 and $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled glass bubble knobs?
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.
What is the hazard?
The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.