CPSCGeneral Alert
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: November 2, 2016Recall ID: 17026Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Pier 1 Imports Basic, Kira and Facets glass knobs commonly used with dressers, cabinets and small drawers. The glass knobs have a metal stem affixed to one side and were sold in seven colors: clear, teal, pink, green, aquamarine, champagne and silver. No other decorative knobs are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Glass knobs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Pier-1-Imports-Recalls-Glass-Knobs-0 |
| Title | Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2566702_1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Basic Glass Knob Collection – Model 2566702 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2566680_1.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Basic Glass Knob Collection – Model 2566680 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2566693_1.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Basic Glass Knob Collection – Model 2566693 |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2563975_1.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Basic Glass Knob Collection – Model 256975 |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2845082_1.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Kira Glass Knob Collection – Model 2845082 |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2845095_1.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Kira Glass Knob Collection – Model 2845095 |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2845117_1.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Kira Glass Knob Collection – Model 2845117 |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2912640_1.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Facets Glass Knob – Model 2912640 |
| Hazards › Name | The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces. |
| Injuries › Name | Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of injuries as a result of glass knobs breaking during installation or while in use. |
| Products › Name | Glass knobs |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 140,000 units in the U.S. (in addition, about 17,600 units sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 7897 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass knobs and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or merchandise credit. |
| Importers › Name | Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.pier1.com from September 2011 through October 2016 for between $6 and $7. |
| Recall Date | 2016-11-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Pier 1 Imports Basic, Kira and Facets glass knobs commonly used with dressers, cabinets and small drawers. The glass knobs have a metal stem affixed to one side and were sold in seven colors: clear, teal, pink, green, aquamarine, champagne and silver. No other decorative knobs are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 17026 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/62282r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855-513-5140 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Sunday, or online at www.pier1.com and click on "Product Notes & Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-11-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |