CPSCGeneral Alert
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: March 1, 2017Recall ID: 17097Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken pieces.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Pier 1 Imports glass knobs commonly used with dressers, cabinets and small drawers. The decorative glass knobs have a metal stem affixed to one side and were sold in 26 styles.
Affected Products
Glass knobs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Pier-1-Imports-Recalls-Glass-Knobs |
| Title | Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/knobs1.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken pieces. |
| Injuries › Name | Pier 1 Imports has received six reports of incidents including two laceration injuries from a broken glass knob. |
| Products › Name | Glass knobs |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 363,000 units in the U.S. (in addition, about 41,000 units in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 7989 |
| 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 a 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 August 2010 to February 2016 for between $5 and $14. |
| Recall Date | 2017-03-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Pier 1 Imports glass knobs commonly used with dressers, cabinets and small drawers. The decorative glass knobs have a metal stem affixed to one side and were sold in 26 styles. |
| Recall Number | 17097 |
| 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 | 2017-03-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |