CPSC Recall in 1995: CPSC, Gainsborough Hardware Industries Announce Recall Of Porcelain Door Knobs

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 95-126

Date: May 29, 1995

Product Name: Empire Style Metaline 600 Series porcelain door knob sets

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Gainsborough Hardware Industries of Norcross, Ga., is recalling 8,000 Empire Style Metaline 600 Series porcelain door knob sets. The door knobs may crack or break during use resulting in hand lacerations. Gainsborough has received two reports of laceration injuries to the hand as a result of these door knobs breaking during use. The door knob sets sold from January 1991 until May 1993 for approximately $10 through 38 hardware and home improvement stores located nationwide. This door knob, which was sold in sets of two, is available in white and ivory and has a gold-colored oval backplate with a rope design around its perimeter. The number 178 appears on the underside of the backplate. Consumers should return the door knobs to the retailer for a full refund or a replacement door knob.

Hazard Description:

The door knobs may crack or break during use resulting in hand lacerations.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: 8,000

Incidents:

Gainsborough has received two reports of laceration injuries to the hand as a result of these door knobs breaking during use.

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