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Medium RiskCPSC
Home & Furniture/Home Decor

Cost Plus Recalls Silk Floor Mats Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market

Agency Publication Date: August 30, 2012
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Summary

Approximately 17,000 recycled silk floor mats are being recalled because tacks or staples may be woven into the fabric strips. These mats, which measure 2 feet by 3 feet and feature various color stripe combinations, were sold exclusively at Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide between June 2011 and May 2012 for about $17. One consumer reported finding a tack in a mat, though no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the mats and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.

Risk

Sharp tacks or staples hidden within the woven fabric strips can cut or puncture the skin of consumers, posing a laceration hazard.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the white care label sewn into the bottom of your floor mat for the brand 'World Market' and SKU number 441536.
  2. Immediately stop using any recalled floor mat that matches these identifiers.
  3. Return the recalled mat to any Cost Plus World Market store location for a full refund.
  4. For more information, contact Cost Plus toll-free at 877-967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. PT daily, or visit www.worldmarket.com and click on Product Recalls under Customer Service.
  5. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor mats and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.

Contact: For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. through 12 p.m. PT any day, or visit the firm's website at www.worldmarket.com and click on Product Recalls under Customer Service.

Affected Products

Product: Recycled Silk Floor Mats (2 ft. x 3 ft.)
Model:
SKU 441536
Date Ranges: June 2011 - May 2012

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 12270
Status: Active
Sold By: Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from June 2011 through May 2012 for about $17.
Distributor: Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Manufactured In: India
Units Affected: About 17,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. through 12 p.m. PT any day, or visit the firm's website at www.worldmarket.com and click on Product Recalls under Customer Service.
Agency Last Updated: April 13, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response