Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 17097 · Mar 1, 2017 · Pier 1 Imports
363,000
units affected
363,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17097
- Date
- Mar 1, 2017
- Company
- Pier 1 Imports
- Units affected
- 363,000
- Product
- Glass knobs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Pier 1 Imports glass knobs commonly used with dressers, cabinets and small drawers. The decorative glass knobs have a metal stem affixed to one side and were sold in 26 styles.
What can happen
The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken 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 a merchandise credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pier 1 Imports has received six reports of incidents including two laceration injuries from a broken glass knob.
- Sold at
- Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from August 2010 to February 2016 for between $5 and $14.
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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 a merchandise credit.
What is the hazard?
The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken 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.