CPSCAugust 8, 2007

Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores recall: Collapse and Fall Hazards

Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards

Why was Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores recalled?

The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund. 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Bistro Chairs
Company
Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Quantity
About 24,500
Sold at
Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for about $50.
Recall date
August 8, 2007
Incidents / injuries
Cost Plus is aware of seven incidents in which the chairs collapsed, including one report of a minor injury.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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