CPSCGeneral Alert
Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at...
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 |