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Product recall · CPSCDecember 13, 2018Serious
TJX Drawer Knobs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The glass and ceramic drawer knobs can break or shatter when pulled, posing a laceration hazard
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drawer knobs, remove them and return them to any T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, or HomeGoods store for a full refund.
Who to contact: T.J. Maxx at 800-926-6299 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.tjmaxx.com and click on Contact Us at the bottom of the page. Marshalls toll-free at 888-627-7425 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.marshalls.com and click on Contact Us at the bottom of the page. HomeGoods at 800-888-0776 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.homegoods.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page.
The product
This recall involves glass and ceramic drawer knobs (pulls) that measure about 1.5 inches wide and 2.5 inches long. They were sold in sets of four and six in the following styles: Mercury Glass Crackled Style, Bubble Glass Style, Ceramic Style (sold under the Instant Furniture brand), Cut Glass Style (sold under the Instant Furniture brand), and Glass Style (sold under the Cynthia Rowley brand). Knob Style Description Store Mercury Glass Crackled Style Sets of 4 and 6 (Silver, Gold and Turquoise) HomeGoods Bubble Glass Style Sets of 4 and 6 (Green, Clear and Blue) HomeGoods Ceramic Style (sold under the Instant Furniture brand) Sets of 4 and 6 (Black Flower) T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods Cut Glass Style (sold under the Instant Furniture brand) Set of 4 (Clear) T.J. Maxx, Marshalls Glass Style (sold under the Cynthia Rowley brand) Set of 6 (Clear) HomeGoods
Details
- Units affected
- About 21,500 (in addition, about 1,700 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- December 13, 2018
- Brand
- The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Mass.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- TJX has received one U.S. report of a glass knob shattering when it was pulled, which resulted in lacerations to the consumer's fingers.
T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods stores nationwide from October 2015 through October 2018 for between $5 and $10.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “TJX Recalls Drawer Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods Stores”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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