Cost Plus Recalls Silk Floor Mats Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market

Hazard

The recalled silk mats can have a tack or staple woven into the fabric strips. The tack or staple can cut consumers, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor mats and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

Cost Plus is aware of one incident in which a tack was discovered in a mat by a consumer. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recycled silk floor mats measure 2 ft. by 3 ft. They were sold in a variety of color stripe combinations. "World Market" and "SKU 441536" are printed on the mat's white care label sewn into the bottom of the mat.

Sold on

Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from June 2011 through May 2012 for about $17.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. through 12 p.m. PT any day, or visit the firm's website at www.worldmarket.com and click on Product Recalls under Customer Service.