Key Takeaway
CPSC, Gainsborough Hardware Industries Announce Recall Of Porcelain Door Knobs by Gainsborough Hardware was recalled on May 30, 1995.
CPSC, Gainsborough Hardware Industries Announce Recall Of Porcelain Door Knobs
Description
May 30, 1995 Release # 95-126 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
Products Affected
Empire Style Metaline porcelain door knob sets
Doors & Door KnobsCompany Information
Gainsborough Hardware
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What remedy is available for this recall?
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Where can I find the original recall notice?
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