TJX Recalls Drawer Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods Stores
Recall 19050 · Dec 13, 2018 · Tjx
21,500
units affected
21,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19050
- Date
- Dec 13, 2018
- Company
- Tjx
- Units affected
- 21,500
- Product
- Glass and ceramic drawer knobs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves glass and ceramic drawer knobs (pulls) that measure about 1.5 inches wide and 2.5 inches long. They were sold in sets of four and six in the following styles: Mercury Glass Crackled Style, Bubble Glass Style, Ceramic Style (sold under the Instant Furniture brand), Cut Glass Style (sold under the Instant Furniture brand), and Glass Style (sold under the Cynthia Rowley brand). Knob Style Description Store Mercury Glass Crackled Style Sets of 4 and 6 (Silver, Gold and Turquoise) HomeGoods Bubble Glass Style Sets of 4 and 6 (Green, Clear and Blue) HomeGoods Ceramic Style (sold under the Instant Furniture brand) Sets of 4 and 6 (Black Flower) T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods Cut Glass Style (sold under the Instant Furniture brand) Set of 4 (Clear) T.J. Maxx, Marshalls Glass Style (sold under the Cynthia Rowley brand) Set of 6 (Clear) HomeGoods
What can happen
The glass and ceramic drawer knobs can break or shatter when pulled, posing a laceration hazard
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drawer knobs, remove them and return them to any T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, or HomeGoods store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- TJX has received one U.S. report of a glass knob shattering when it was pulled, which resulted in lacerations to the consumer's fingers.
- Sold at
- T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods stores nationwide from October 2015 through October 2018 for between $5 and $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled glass and ceramic drawer knobs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drawer knobs, remove them and return them to any T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, or HomeGoods store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The glass and ceramic drawer knobs can break or shatter when pulled, posing a laceration hazard
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.