The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15134·Announced 2015-05-12

Cost Plus World Market Recalls Twist Swivel Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Cost Plus World Market is recalling Twist Swivel Stools because the weld joint can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Cost Plus World Market is recalling Twist Swivel Stools because the weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break, posing a fall hazard. The firm has received 12 reports of the stool's joint breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

The recall involves twist swivel stools with a light brown-finish wood seat and base with four black metal legs. The stools measure 24.5 inches high in the non-extended position and 29.5 inches when fully extended. SKU number 438000 is printed on the UPC sticker attached to the underside of the stool seat. About 125,000 units were sold at Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide and online from February 2011 through February 2015 for about $120.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stool and return it to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund. Refunds can be used toward the purchase of a replacement stool when it becomes available. For more information, consumers can contact Cost Plus World Market toll-free at (877) 967-5362 or visit www.worldmarket.com.

The recalled product

Product
Twist Swivel Stools
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
125,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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