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

Bistro Chairs

Date of Recall
2007-08-08

CPSC Release Number
07-265

Manufactured In
Taiwan

Company Phone Number
(877) 967-5362

Units
About 24,500

Distributor
Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.

Sold By
Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for about $50.

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

Injuries/Incidents
Cost Plus is aware of seven incidents in which the chairs collapsed, including one report of a minor injury.

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.

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

Consumer 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

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