Safety regulator, PBteen Announce Recall for Replacement of Glass Drawer Knobs
Recall 05573 · May 12, 2005 · PBteen, San Francisco, Calif.
28,000
units affected
28,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05573
- Date
- May 12, 2005
- Company
- PBteen, San Francisco, Calif.
- Units affected
- 28,000
- Product
- Glass Knobs on Chez Moi Furniture Collection
- Product type
- Furniture (Miscellaneous)
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The glass knobs can be found on PBteen Chez Moi Furniture Collection, Model Numbers 6247795, 6247811, 6247811, 6247787, 6247761, 6247779, and 6247803.
What can happen
The glass knobs can break when over-tightened or when pressure is applied, exposing a sharp edge.
The fix
PBteen is contacting consumers directly and providing acrylic replacement knobs at no cost to consumers. Consumers who believe they have the affected furniture can call PBteen.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- PBteen has received 14 reports of individuals receiving lacerations from broken drawer knobs that were over-tightened during assembly.
- Sold at
- Sold only through PBteen catalog and Web site nationwide.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled glass knobs on chez moi furniture collection?
PBteen is contacting consumers directly and providing acrylic replacement knobs at no cost to consumers. Consumers who believe they have the affected furniture can call PBteen.
What is the hazard?
The glass knobs can break when over-tightened or when pressure is applied, exposing a sharp edge.
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.