Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 17026 · Nov 2, 2016 · Pier 1 Imports
140,000
units affected
140,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17026
- Date
- Nov 2, 2016
- Company
- Pier 1 Imports
- Units affected
- 140,000
- Product
- Glass knobs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Pier 1 Imports Basic, Kira and Facets glass knobs commonly used with dressers, cabinets and small drawers. The glass knobs have a metal stem affixed to one side and were sold in seven colors: clear, teal, pink, green, aquamarine, champagne and silver. No other decorative knobs are included in this recall.
What can happen
The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of injuries as a result of glass knobs breaking during installation or while in use.
- Sold at
- Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.pier1.com from September 2011 through October 2016 for between $6 and $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled glass knobs?
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.
What is the hazard?
The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces.
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.