Product Recall Number: 17-026
Why was Glass knobs recalled?
The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces.
Product Recall Number: 17-026
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-11-02
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Glass knobs
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.
Hazard Description: The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 140,000 units in the U.S. (in addition, about 17,600 units sold in Canada)
Incidents: Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of injuries as a result of glass knobs breaking during installation or while in use.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.pier1.com from September 2011 through October 2016 for between $6 and $7.
Importers: Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: India
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed