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Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus

  • Cost Plus World Market Glass Clear Bubble Knobs
  • Cost Plus World Market Glass Blue Bubble Knobs
  • Cost Plus World Market Glass Amethyst Bubble Knobs
  • Cost Plus World Market Glass Green Bubble Knobs
  • Cost Plus World Market Glass Smoke Bubble Knobs
  • Cost Plus World Market Glass Pink Bubble Knobs
Name of Product:
Glass Bubble Knobs
Hazard:
The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
June 11, 2014
Units:
About 251,400
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.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received five reports of broken knobs resulting in five reports of hand and/or finger lacerations.

Sold Exclusively At:
Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide from October 2010 to April 2014 for between $2 and $4.
Importer:

Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.

Distributor

Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.

Manufactured In:
India
Recall number:
14-204

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