CPSC2008-07-24
Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Hazard
The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide from January 2008 through April 2008 for about $50.
Affected count
About 8,600
Injuries reported
Cost Plus has received reports of four incidents involving weld failure. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Santorini Chairs
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.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Cost-Plus-Recalls-Santorini-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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