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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

Recall 14-204 · June 11, 2014 · Cost Plus

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the glass knobs and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-204 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 11, 2014
Brand
Cost Plus
Category
Toys and games
Products
Glass Bubble Knobs
Hazard
Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Market Stores
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 251,400
Made in
India
Last updated by CPSC
January 9, 2015

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Glass Bubble Knobs · About 251,400 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide from October 2010 to April 2014 for between $2 and $4.; Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer contact

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.

Recall history and context

Cost Plus appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Cost Plus recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Glass Bubble Knobs (About 251,400 units). This recall involves glass bubble knobs used on cabinet doors and drawers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Market Stores.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 9, 2015. 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.