The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17097·Announced 2017-03-01

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard

Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 363,000 glass knobs sold in the U.S. because they can break and cause lacerations.

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 where injury has been reported (two lacerations), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 363,000 glass knobs sold in the United States and about 41,000 units in Canada. The decorative glass knobs, which feature a metal stem and were sold in 26 styles, are commonly used on dressers, cabinets, and small drawers. The company has received six reports of incidents, including two laceration injuries caused by broken glass pieces.

The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from the broken pieces. The products were sold at Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from August 2010 to February 2016 for between $5 and $14.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass knobs and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or a merchandise credit. For more information, consumers can contact Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855-513-5140 or visit the "Product Notes & Recalls" section on www.pier1.com.

The recalled product

Product
Glass knobs
Manufacturer
Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Home Hardware
Hazard
Affected units
363,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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