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

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

Recall #: 14204
Affected scope: About 251,400

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. recalled This recall involves glass bubble knobs used on cabinet doors and drawers. The knobs were….

Bubble Knobs Recalled by Cost Plus Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plu… was recalled by Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. in June 11, 2014. Reason: The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the glass knobs and return them to any Cost Plus …. Verify recall #14204 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces of glass, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer..

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agency class: June 11, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14204 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	14204
Date reported	June 11, 2014
Date initiated	June 11, 2014
Recalling firm	Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Affected scope	About 251,400
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the glass knobs and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 11, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14204.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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