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Product recall · CPSCJuly 24, 2008Serious
Cost Plus Santorini Chairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.worldmarket.com
The product
This recall involves Santorini outdoor stacking chairs. The black metal chairs have vertical bars on the back and horizontal bars across the base.
Details
- Units affected
- About 8,600
- Recall date
- July 24, 2008
- Brand
- Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Cost Plus has received reports of four incidents involving weld failure. No injuries have been reported.
Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide from January 2008 through April 2008 for about $50.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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