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Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Tea Glasses Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Recall 10-249 · May 27, 2010 · Cost Plus

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

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

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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.