Pier 1 Imports · Recalled
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces.
- Units
- About 140,000 units in the U.S. (in addition, about 17,600 units sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- 7
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $6–$7
- Remedy
- Refund
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.pier1.com from September 2011 through October 2016 for between $6 and $7.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- India
- Recalled by
- Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
Incident log
Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of injuries as a result of glass knobs breaking during installation or while in use.
What the notice says to do
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.
Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855-513-5140 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Sunday, or online at www.pier1.com and click on "Product Notes & Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
