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Home & Furniture/Home Decor

Cost Plus World Market Recalls Modular Storage Bars Due to Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: October 30, 2014
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Summary

Cost Plus World Market is recalling approximately 7,000 Modular Storage Bars because the screws holding the mounting plates can pull out of the bar when weight is applied. This defect can cause the storage bar and any attached accessories to fall unexpectedly. The recall includes oak-finished storage bars sold in 36-inch (long) and 23.5-inch (short) sizes. About 7,000 units were sold nationwide at Cost Plus World Market stores and online from June 2014 through August 2014 for between $20 and $25. Consumers should immediately stop using these bars and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a free replacement.

Risk

When weight is applied to the bar, the mounting screws can detach from the medium-density fiberboard, causing the heavy bar and metal accessories to fall. One incident has been reported where a short bar pulled away from the wall, though no injuries have occurred yet.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the Modular Storage Bars and remove any items hanging from them to prevent the unit from falling.
  2. Check the product packaging for SKU numbers 491996 (for the 36-inch long bar) or 491997 (for the 23.5-inch short bar) printed on the UPC sticker.
  3. Identify the product by its appearance: a wall-mounted bar made of medium-density fiberboard with an oak wood finish and a black metal rod.
  4. Return the affected storage bar to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store to receive a free replacement.
  5. Contact Cost Plus World Market toll-free at (877) 967-5362 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or visit www.worldmarket.com and click on 'Product Recalls' for more information.
  6. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

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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.

Contact: Cost Plus World Market toll-free at (877) 967-5362 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or online at www.worldmarket.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Modular Storage Bar (Long - 36 inches)
Model:
491996
Date Ranges: June 2014 - August 2014
Product: Modular Storage Bar (Short - 23.5 inches)
Model:
491997
Date Ranges: June 2014 - August 2014

Product Images

Cost Plus World Market Modular Storage Bar (Short) (attachments sold separately not include in recall)

Cost Plus World Market Modular Storage Bar (Short) (attachments sold separately not include in recall)

Cost Plus World Market Modular Storage Bar (Long) (attachments sold separately not include in recall)

Cost Plus World Market Modular Storage Bar (Long) (attachments sold separately not include in recall)

Cost Plus World Market Modular Storage Bar (without attachments)

Cost Plus World Market Modular Storage Bar (without attachments)

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15017
Status: Active
Sold By: Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide and online at www.worldmarket.com from June 2014 through August 2014 for between about $20 and $25.
Distributor: Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Manufactured In: Hong Kong
Units Affected: About 7,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Cost Plus World Market toll-free at (877) 967-5362 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or online at www.worldmarket.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 6, 2015

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