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Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Market Stores

Recalled June 11, 2014 · CPSC recall 14204 · Bubble

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Hazard
The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 251,400
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received five reports of broken knobs resulting in five reports of hand and/or finger lacerations.

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Product
Glass Bubble Knobs
Distributed by
Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Retailers
Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide from October 2010 to April 2014 for between $2 and $4.
Made in
India

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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