Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-08-08). Hazards: fall. About 24,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07265 |
| Published | 2007-08-08 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Bistro Chairs |
| Firms | Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 24,500 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for about $50. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Cost Plus is aware of seven incidents in which the chairs collapsed, including one report of a minor injury.
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