Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
Recalled August 8, 2007 · CPSC recall 07265 · Metal
Hazard
The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.
Units
About 24,500
Incidents / injuries
Cost Plus is aware of seven incidents in which the chairs collapsed, including one report of a minor injury.
Description
The metal painted folding chairs were sold in four colors, red, blue, white and green. SKU numbers 390225, 390228, 390229 and 390230 are printed on the sales receipt.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Cost Plus Inc. toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 12 midnight ET any day, or visit the firm's Web site at www.worldmarket.com
Product
Bistro Chairs
Distributed by
Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Retailers
Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for about $50.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →