Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Market Stores
CPSC recall 14204 · announced June 11, 2014 · Cost Plus Management Services · 251,400 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received five reports of broken knobs resulting in five reports of hand and/or finger lacerations.
Sold at: Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide from October 2010 to April 2014 for between $2 and $4.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.