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Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: July 24, 2008 Initiated: July 24, 2008 #08342

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Santorini outdoor stacking chairs. The black metal chairs have vertical bars on the back and horizontal bars across the base.. Recalled by Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.. Units affected: About 8,600.
Why was this product recalled?
The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 24, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08342.