Prime-Line Recalls Glass Doorknobs Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled 2023-08-31. Laceration hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 167,000Units
2023-08-31Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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 hazard
- The recalled glass doorknobs can crack and separate from the doorknob assembly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Injuries
- The firm has received five reports of the recalled doorknobs breaking and causing laceration injuries requiring stitches.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled doorknobs and contact Prime-Line for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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