The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07265·Announced 2007-08-08

Metal Folding Bistro Chairs Recalled for Collapse and Fall Hazards

Cost Plus World Market is recalling metal folding bistro chairs due to faulty rivets that can cause the chairs to collapse, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (structural collapse) where injury has been reported (one minor injury), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injury but no severe harm or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Cost Plus Inc. is recalling metal folding bistro chairs sold at Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007. The chairs, which were sold in red, blue, white, and green, are subject to recall because faulty rivets can cause them to collapse, creating a fall hazard for consumers.

The company is aware of seven incidents where the chairs collapsed, including one report of a minor injury. Approximately 24,500 units were sold for about $50 each. The specific SKU numbers 390225, 390228, 390229, and 390230 are printed on the sales receipts.

Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Cost Plus Inc. toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 12 midnight ET any day, or visit the company's website at www.worldmarket.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bistro Chairs
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
24,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · structural collapse

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