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Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, 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 stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 24,500
- Recall date
- August 8, 2007
- Made or distributed by
- Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Cost Plus is aware of seven incidents in which the chairs collapsed, including one report of a minor injury.
Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 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: “Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards”
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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