Cost Plus Inc. · Recalled
Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Tea Glasses Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The Moroccan tea glasses contain excessive levels of lead in the exterior coloring. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 14,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5–$6
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled Moroccan tea glasses were sold in 7-ounce and 11.25-ounce sizes. The glasses have an etched graphic design on the outside of the glass and were sold in assorted colors such as blue, green, and red.
The file
- Sold at
- Cost Plus/World Market stores nationwide from June 2009 through November 2009 for about $5 for the 7-ounce tea glass and about $6 for the 11.25-ounce tea glass.
- Product type
- Dishes/Glassware/Eating Utensils
- Made in
- Morocco
- Recalled by
- Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea glasses for food or beverage and return the glasses to any Cost Plus/World Market store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET any day or visit the firm's Web site at www.worldmarket.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 27 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.