CPSCGeneral Alert
Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Tea Glasses Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Published: May 27, 2010Recall ID: 10249Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The Moroccan tea glasses contain excessive levels of lead in the exterior coloring. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Moroccan tea glasses were sold in 7-ounce and 11.25-ounce sizes. The glasses have an etched graphic design on the outside of the glass and were sold in assorted colors such as blue, green, and red.
Affected Products
Moroccan tea glasses
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Cost-Plus-Inc-Recalls-Tea-Glasses-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure |
| Title | Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Tea Glasses Due to Risk of Lead Exposure |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/abad64b59a0f47f6ab63904cec4dd50d.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled glasses |
| Hazards › Name | The Moroccan tea glasses contain excessive levels of lead in the exterior coloring. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Moroccan tea glasses |
| Products › Type | Dishes/Glassware/Eating Utensils |
| Products › Category I D | 1911 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 |
| Recall I D | 244 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea glasses for food or beverage and return the glasses to any Cost Plus/World Market store for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Cost Plus/World Market stores nationwide from June 2009 through November 2009 for about $5 for the 7-ounce tea glass and about $6 for the 11.25-ounce tea glass. |
| Recall Date | 2010-05-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Moroccan tea glasses were sold in 7-ounce and 11.25-ounce sizes. The glasses have an etched graphic design on the outside of the glass and were sold in assorted colors such as blue, green, and red. |
| Distributors › Name | Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 10249 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET any day or visit the firm's Web site at www.worldmarket.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Morocco |