Pier 1 Imports Glass Knobs recall: Laceration Hazard
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Pier 1 Imports Glass Knobs recalled?
The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
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
- Glass knobs
- Company
- Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
- Quantity
- About 140,000 units in the U.S. (in addition, about 17,600 units sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.pier1.com from September 2011 through October 2016 for between $6 and $7.
- Recall date
- November 2, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of injuries as a result of glass knobs breaking during installation or while in use.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.