CPSCMay 12, 2015

Cost Plus World Market Twist Swivel Stools recall: Fall Hazard

Cost Plus World Market Recalls Twist Swivel Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Cost Plus World Market Twist Swivel Stools recalled?

The weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break, posing a fall hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stool and return it to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund. Refunds can be used toward the purchase of a replacement stool when it becomes available. Contact: Cost Plus World Market toll-free at (877) 967-5362 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or online at www.worldmarket.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

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
Twist Swivel Stools
Company
Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Quantity
About 125,000
Sold at
Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide and online at www.worldmarket.com from February 2011 through February 2015 for about $120.
Recall date
May 12, 2015
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of the stool's joint breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves twist swivel stools with a light brown-finish wood seat and base with four black metal legs. The stools measure 24.5 inches high in the non-extended position and 29.5 inches when fully extended. SKU number 438000 is printed on the UPC sticker attached to the underside of the stool seat.

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