Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
CPSC recall 07265 · announced August 8, 2007 · Cost Plus · 24,500 units affected
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.
The hazard
The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.