More than 167,000 glass doorknobs have been recalled by Prime-Line as the doorknobs can crack and separate from the doorknob assembly, posing a laceration hazard to customers.
The firm has received five reports of the recalled doorknobs breaking and causing laceration injuries requiring stitches.
This recall involves Prime-Line glass doorknobs sold under the Defender Security, Gate-House and Reliabilt brand names. The doorknobs all utilize fluted glass knobs and were sold in bronze, brass, satin nickel, matte black and chrome finishes. The following model numbers are included in this recall: E 2279; E 2279-L; E 2311; E 2317; E 2328; E 2496; E 2497; E 2536; E 2536-L; E 2537; E 2537-L, E 2750, and E 2797. The model number is printed on the top right side of the packaging.
The products were sold at Home improvement stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Wayfair.com and other websites from February 2022 through April 2023 for between $20 and $45.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled doorknobs and contact Prime-Line for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
