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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled November 2, 2016 · CPSC recall 17026 · Pier 1 Imports

Basic Glass Knob Collection – Model 2566702Basic Glass Knob Collection – Model 2566680Basic Glass Knob Collection – Model 2566693Basic Glass Knob Collection – Model 256975
Hazard
The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 140,000 units in the U.S. (in addition, about 17,600 units sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of injuries as a result of glass knobs breaking during installation or while in use.

Description

This recall involves Pier 1 Imports Basic, Kira and Facets glass knobs commonly used with dressers, cabinets and small drawers. The glass knobs have a metal stem affixed to one side and were sold in seven colors: clear, teal, pink, green, aquamarine, champagne and silver. No other decorative knobs are included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass knobs and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or merchandise credit.

Contact

Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855-513-5140 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Sunday, or online at www.pier1.com and click on "Product Notes & Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product
Glass knobs
Imported by
Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
Retailers
Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.pier1.com from September 2011 through October 2016 for between $6 and $7.
Made in
India

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →