Liberty Hardware Recalls Glass Cabinet Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recall

Recall Date:  October 27, 2021

Recall Number:  22-010

https://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Liberty-Hardware-Recalls-Decorative-Metal-Wall-Plates/

RECALL SUMMARY

Name of Product:  Glass cabinet knobs

Hazard:  The glass stem of the knobs can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy:  Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass cabinet knobs, remove them, and contact Liberty Hardware to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact:  Liberty Hardware Manufacturing toll free at 844-811-4541 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Friday, email at recall@libertyhardware.com or online at www.libertyhardware.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.

RECALL DETAILS

Units:  About 38,000

Description:  This recall involves the Mercury Glass Cabinet Knobs and Flower Glass Cabinet Knobs. The knobs are about two inches in diameter and in a flower shaped design. The Mercury Glass Cabinet Knobs are painted on the inside to give the appearance of mercury glass and the Flower Glass Cabinet Knobs are a pink colored glass.

Incidents/Injuries:  Liberty Hardware is aware of 29 reports of the knobs breaking during use including three reported laceration injuries.

Sold at:  Home Depot stores nationwide and various online retailers including homedepot.com, wayfair.com, dlawlesshardware.com, and build.com from July 2016 through September 2021 for between $4 and $6.

Importer/Distributor:  Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp., of Winston-Salem, N.C.

Manufactured in:  China

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This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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