CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2008-07-24

Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

08342 · Recalled 2008-07-24 · CPSC page

Recalled chair with pointers to side and rear weld locations
Recalled chair with pointers to side and rear weld locations

Description

This recall involves Santorini outdoor stacking chairs. The black metal chairs have vertical bars on the back and horizontal bars across the base.

Hazards

The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Cost Plus has received reports of four incidents involving weld failure. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Santorini ChairsAbout 8,600

Parties

Manufacturer
Cost Plus Inc.
Made in
China
Sold at
Cost Plus, World Market from January 2008 through April 2008 for about $50.

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

More images

Side weld joint on recalled chair
Side weld joint on recalled chair

Source: CPSC recall 08342. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.