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Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Market Stores

U.S. CPSCCutsJun 11, 2014
Cost Plus World Market Glass Clear Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Clear Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Blue Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Blue Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Amethyst Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Amethyst Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Green Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Green Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Smoke Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Smoke Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Pink Bubble Knobs
Cost Plus World Market Glass Pink Bubble Knobs

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Hazard

The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.

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.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide from October 2010 to April 2014 for between $2 and $4.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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