CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

When weight is applied to the storage bar, the screws holding the mounting plate can pull out of the bar allowing the storage bar to fall, posing an injury hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 30, 2014

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

The recall includes wall-mounted storage bars made of medium-density fiberboard with an oak wood finish that allow hanging storage accessories to be attached. The storage bars were sold in two sizes; long and short. The long bar is 36 inches in length and the short bar is 23.5 inches in length. The accessories are sold separately and include items such as a black metal mesh basket, key hooks and S-hooks. The storage bars have SKU numbers 491996 (long) and 491997 (short) printed on the UPC sticker attached to the product packaging. There are no identifying labels on the product itself.

Required Consumer Action

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 Information

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
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.
Injuries
The firm has received one report of a short storage bar pulling away from the wall. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
15017

Product Information

Product Name
Modular Storage Bars
Product Type
Wall Mounting Units
Number of Units
About 7,000
Distributed By
Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Manufactured In
Hong Kong

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 967-5362
Website www.worldmarket.com
Full Contact Information

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.