Everbilt Door Pulls Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot; Made by Wellsco International Group

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Jul 10, 2019, 14:31 ET

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Everbilt-Door-Pulls-Recalled-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Home-Depot-Made-by-Wellsco-International-Group

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Everbilt Stainless Steel Door Pulls

Hazard: The door pulls can have sharp edges on the back, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled door pulls and return them to Home Depot for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:
Home Depot at 800-305-1726 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday or online at www.homedepot.com and click on "Product Recalls" located at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 70,200

Description:
This recall includes Everbilt 6-1/2 inch Stainless Steel Door Pulls. The 14339 model door pulls have a rounded bow shape and are stainless steel. The door pulls are secured by four screws.

Incidents/Injuries: Home Depot has received 42 reports of the door pulls containing sharp edges, including 11 reports of minor injuries.

Sold At: Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from April 2018 through May 2019 for about $6.

Importer: Home Depot USA; dba Crown Bolt, of Atlanta, Ga.

Manufacturer: Wellsco International Group Co. Ltd, of China

Manufactured in: China

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This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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Recall Number: 19-160

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