Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Market Stores
Cost Plus World Market Glass Clear Bubble Knobs
Glass Bubble Knobs
Recall Date: June 11th, 2014 Type: Doors & Door Knobs Units: About 251,400 Hazards:
The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer. Remedies:
Refund
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.
Description
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.
Images:
Cost Plus World Market Glass Clear Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Blue Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Amethyst Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Green Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Smoke Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Pink Bubble Knobs
Consumer Contact:
Cost Plus Management Services Inc. toll-free at (877) 967-5362 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or online at www.worldmarket.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Injuries:
The firm has received five reports of broken knobs resulting in five reports of hand and/or finger lacerations.
Retailers:
Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide from October 2010 to April 2014 for between $2 and $4.
Distributors:
Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.