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Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Tea Glasses Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

  • Recalled Moroccan tea glasses
Name of Product:
Moroccan tea glasses
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.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
May 27, 2010
Units:

About 14,000

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.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
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.
Distributor(s):
Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Manufactured In:
Morocco
Recall number:
10-249

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