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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

Name: Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Mar...
Brand: Bubble Knobs
SKU: CPSC-14204
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 11, 2014Recall ID: 14204Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Glass Bubble Knobs

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Bubble-Knobs-Recalled-by-Cost-Plus
Title	Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Market Stores
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14204.clear%2520800.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Cost Plus World Market Glass Clear Bubble Knobs
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14204.blue%2520800.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Cost Plus World Market Glass Blue Bubble Knobs
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14204.amethyst%2520800.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Cost Plus World Market Glass Amethyst Bubble Knobs
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14204.green%2520800.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Cost Plus World Market Glass Green Bubble Knobs
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14204.smoke%2520800.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Cost Plus World Market Glass Smoke Bubble Knobs
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14204.pink%2520800.jpg
Images › 6 › Caption	Cost Plus World Market Glass Pink Bubble Knobs
Hazards › Name	The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received five reports of broken knobs resulting in five reports of hand and/or finger lacerations.
Products › Name	Glass Bubble Knobs
Products › Type	Doors & Door Knobs
Products › Category I D	1916
Products › Number Of Units	About 251,400
Recall I D	1705
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide from October 2010 to April 2014 for between $2 and $4.
Recall Date	2014-06-11T00:00:00
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.
Distributors › Name	Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Recall Number	14204
Remedy Options › Option	Refund
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.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-09T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	India

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