Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Tea Glasses Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-249 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 27, 2010
- Brand
- Cost Plus
- Category
- Candles and household goods
- Products
- Moroccan tea glasses
- Hazard
- Risk of Lead Exposure
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 14,000
- Made in
- Morocco
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Moroccan tea glasses · About 14,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif..
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 history and context
Cost Plus appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Cost Plus recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Moroccan tea glasses (About 14,000 units). 25-ounce sizes.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Lead Exposure.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.