CPSC recall · Reported October 30, 2014
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Modular Storage Bars Due to Injury Hazard
When weight is applied to the storage bar, the screws holding the mounting plate can pull out of the bar allowing the storage bar to fall, posing an injury hazard.
Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. recalled The recall includes wall-mounted storage bars made of medium-density fiberboard with an o….
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Modular Storage Bars Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. in October 30, 2014. Reason: When weight is applied to the storage bar, the screws holding the mounting plate can pull out of the bar allo…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the storage bars and return them to any Cost Plus…. Verify recall #15017 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-When weight is applied to the storage bar, the screws holding the mounting plate can pull out of the bar allo….
- None
- agency class
- October 30, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15017 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.
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Product description
The recall includes wall-mounted storage bars made of medium-density fiberboard with an oak wood finish that allow hanging storage accessories to be attached. The storage bars were sold in two sizes; long and short. The long bar is 36 inches in length and the short bar is 23.5 inches in length. The accessories are sold separately and include items such as a black metal mesh basket, key hooks and S-hooks. The storage bars have SKU numbers 491996 (long) and 491997 (short) printed on the UPC sticker attached to the product packaging. There are no identifying labels on the product itself.
Reason for recall
When weight is applied to the storage bar, the screws holding the mounting plate can pull out of the bar allowing the storage bar to fall, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the storage bars and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15017 |
| Date reported | October 30, 2014 |
| Date initiated | October 30, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 7,000 |
| 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 storage bars and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for …
- Check the recall number (15017) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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