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# Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/bubble_knobs_recalled_by_cost_plus_0611140552/
- Published: 2014-06-11T18:51:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T18:41:48.000Z
- Description: Cost Plus is recalling about 251,400 glass bubble cabinet and drawer knobs that can break and expose sharp glass. The firm has received five reports of broken knobs and five hand or finger lacerations; buyers can return them to any World Market store for a refund.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Miscellaneous, Health News, #vivvo-import

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1\. **Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Market Stores** [http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Bubble-Knobs-Recalled-by-Cost-Plus/](http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Bubble-Knobs-Recalled-by-Cost-Plus/?ref=foodconsumer.org)

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Recall Date: June 11, 2014

Recall Number: 14-204

Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market and World Market Stores

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Glass Bubble Knobs

Hazard: The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: Cost Plus Management Services Inc. toll-free at [(877) 967-5362](tel:%28877%29%20967-5362)from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or online at [www.worldmarket.com](http://www.worldmarket.com/?ref=foodconsumer.org) and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 251,400

Description: This recall involves glass bubble knobs used on cabinet doors and drawers. The knobs were sold in two sizes and six colors including: blue, amethyst, pink, green, smoke and clear. The larger knobs are about 1.25 inches in diameter. The smaller knobs are about .75 inches in diameter. The glass knobs are attached to bronze-colored hardware.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of broken knobs resulting in five reports of hand and/or finger lacerations.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the glass knobs and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund.

Sold exclusively at: Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide from October 2010 to April 2014 for between $2 and $4.

Distributor: Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.

Manufactured in: India

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