Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-07-24). Hazards: fall. About 8,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08342 |
| Published | 2008-07-24 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Santorini Chairs |
| Firm named in the title | Cost Plus |
| Firms | Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 8,600 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide from January 2008 through April 2008 for about $50. |
Description
This recall involves Santorini outdoor stacking chairs. The black metal chairs have vertical bars on the back and horizontal bars across the base.
Hazard
The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs with side weld joints (see pictures) and return them to any Cost Plus or World Market store for a full refund or exchange. Chairs with rear weld joints (see pictures) are not included in this recall. To identify if the chair is part of this recall consumers should locate the seat base weld on the underside of the chair. Weld joints located on the sides of the seat are included in this recall.
Incidents and injuries
Cost Plus has received reports of four incidents involving weld failure. No injuries have been reported.
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