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Pier 1 Imports recalls glass knobs
- Starting date:
- March 1, 2017
- Posting date:
- March 1, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Laceration Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-62282
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Pier 1 Imports
Affected products
Glass Knobs
Product description
This recall involves the Pier 1 Imports Glass Knobs manufactured by Dileep Industries, Goel Exports and Glasscraft Exports. The knobs are made from glass and affixed to a threaded stem. This recall does not include any other non-glass decorative knobs sold by Pier 1 Imports.
Description | Product Number |
---|---|
S/4 Blush Flower Knob | 2475265 |
Clear Flower Knob | 2496089 |
Andreas Clear Knob | 2845132 |
Clear Swirl Pull | 2496981 |
Oval Multi Colour Knob | 2560103 |
Blue Beaded Orb Knob | 2560235 |
Gwen Silver Knob | 2729657 |
Gwen Aquamarine Knob | 2845054 |
Gwen Champagne Knob | 2845067 |
Primrose Blush Knob | 2845120 |
S/4 Green Knob | 2475278 |
Bubble Clear Knob | 2845145 |
Bubble Ocean Knob | 2845158 |
Fluted Blue Knob | 2912126 |
Chantal Clear Knob | 2912702 |
Round Fluted Knob | 3047307 |
Round Blue Knob | 3047350 |
Diamond Facet Knob | 3049936 |
Angela Knob | 3131997 |
Angela Ball Knob | 3132004 |
Large Clear Knob | 2560094 |
Amethyst Knob | 2560157 |
Onyx Embossed Knob | 2560222 |
Clear Diamond Pull | 2496994 |
Stepped Knob | 2561872 |
Green Knob | 2561860 |
Hazard identified
The glass knobs can break when over tightened or when pressure is applied, exposing a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
As of February 13, 2017, the company has received no report of the glass knobs breaking in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 6 reports of glass knobs breaking including 2 laceration injuries.
Number sold
Approximately 41,000 of the recalled glass knobs were sold in Canada exclusively at Pier 1 Imports stores. Approximately 363,000 of the recalled glass knobs were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from August 2010 through February 2017.
Place of origin
Manufactured in India.
Companies
- Distributor
-
Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc.
Fort Worth
Texas
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
-
Dileep Industries Pvt Ltd.
INDIA
- Manufacturer
-
Goel Exports
INDIA
- Manufacturer
-
Glasscraft Exports
INDIA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the glass knobs and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or merchandise credit.
For more information consumers, can contact Pier 1 Imports toll free at 1-855-513-5140 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Saturday or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST Sunday or visit the company's website.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.