Cost Plus Inc. Tea Glasses recall: Lead Exposure
Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Tea Glasses Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Why was Cost Plus Inc. Tea Glasses recalled?
The Moroccan tea glasses contain excessive levels of lead in the exterior coloring. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Moroccan tea glasses
- Company
- Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 14,000
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- May 27, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.