The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10249·Announced 2010-05-27

Cost Plus Recalls Moroccan Tea Glasses Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Cost Plus is recalling Moroccan tea glasses because the exterior coloring contains excessive lead levels, posing a health risk if ingested.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Cost Plus Inc. is recalling approximately 14,000 Moroccan tea glasses due to the risk of lead exposure. The recalled items are 7-ounce and 11.25-ounce glasses featuring an etched graphic design on the exterior in assorted colors, including blue, green, and red. The exterior coloring of these glasses contains excessive levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The glasses were sold at Cost Plus/World Market stores nationwide from June 2009 through November 2009. Prices were approximately $5 for the 7-ounce size and $6 for the 11.25-ounce size. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea glasses for food or beverages. To obtain a full refund, customers should return the glasses to any Cost Plus/World Market store. For additional information, consumers can contact Cost Plus toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET any day or visit www.worldmarket.com.

The recalled product

Product
Moroccan tea glasses
Category
Consumer Product — Dishes/Glassware/Eating Utensils
Hazard
Affected units
14,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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