Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Konrad and Loft Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus/World Market
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-03-18). Hazards: fall. About 4,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10172 |
| Published | 2010-03-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Konrad and Loft Office Chairs |
| Firm named in the title | Cost Plus Inc. |
| Firms | Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Thailand |
| Units (US) | 4,300 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Cost Plus/World Market stores and Web site nationwide from January to December 2009 for about $170. |
Description
The wooden office chairs have the following brand names, SKU numbers and purchase order numbers: Konrad models SKU #415413, and PO numbers 200360055, 200360056, 200360057, 400360062, 400360063, 400360064; and Loft models SKU #415414 and PO numbers 200360058, 200360059, 200360060, 200360061, 400360065, 400360066, 400360074, 400360075. The SKU number and description appear on the sales receipt and original shipping carton. The PO number is located on the underside of the chair itself.
Hazard
The chair backs can come loose from the seat base, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Konrad and Loft office chairs and return them to any Cost Plus/World Market store for a full refund or exchange.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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