Cost Plus World Market Recalls Twist Swivel Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 15134 · May 12, 2015 · Cost Plus World Market
125,000
units affected
125,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15134
- Date
- May 12, 2015
- Company
- Cost Plus World Market
- Units affected
- 125,000
- Product
- Twist Swivel Stools
- Product type
- Bar and Kitchen Stools
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves twist swivel stools with a light brown-finish wood seat and base with four black metal legs. The stools measure 24.5 inches high in the non-extended position and 29.5 inches when fully extended. SKU number 438000 is printed on the UPC sticker attached to the underside of the stool seat.
What can happen
The weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stool and return it to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund. Refunds can be used toward the purchase of a replacement stool when it becomes available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 12 reports of the stool's joint breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide and online at www.worldmarket.com from February 2011 through February 2015 for about $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled twist swivel stools?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stool and return it to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund. Refunds can be used toward the purchase of a replacement stool when it becomes available.
What is the hazard?
The weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.