Cost Plus Recalls Silk Floor Mats Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-270 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 30, 2012
- Brand
- Cost Plus
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Recycled Silk Floor Mats
- Hazard
- Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cuts
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 17,000
- Made in
- India
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 13, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Recycled Silk Floor Mats · About 17,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from June 2011 through May 2012 for about $17.; Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Cost Plus is aware of one incident in which a tack was discovered in a mat by a consumer. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
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.
Recall history and context
Cost Plus appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Cost Plus recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Recycled Silk Floor Mats (About 17,000 units). The recycled silk floor mats measure 2 ft.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor mats and return them 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 April 13, 2016. 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.