Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Santorini Chairs
Date of Recall
2008-07-24CPSC Release Number
08-342Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(877) 967-5362Units
About 8,600Manufacturer
Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.Sold By
Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide from January 2008 through April 2008 for about $50.Problem/Hazard
The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
Cost Plus has received reports of four incidents involving weld failure. No injuries have been reported.Description
This recall involves Santorini outdoor stacking chairs. The black metal chairs have vertical bars on the back and horizontal bars across the base.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs with side weld joints (see below) and return them to any Cost Plus or World Market store for a full refund or exchange. Chairs with rear weld joints (see below) 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.Consumer 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.comRecall Comments
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