Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
Recall 07265 · Aug 8, 2007 · Cost Plus Inc.
24,500
units affected
24,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07265
- Date
- Aug 8, 2007
- Company
- Cost Plus Inc.
- Units affected
- 24,500
- Product
- Bistro Chairs
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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 can happen
The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cost Plus is aware of seven incidents in which the chairs collapsed, including one report of a minor injury.
- Sold at
- Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bistro chairs?
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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.