CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 24, 2008

Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

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

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide from January 2008 through April 2008 for about $50.
Injuries
Cost Plus has received reports of four incidents involving weld failure. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Recall Number
08342

Product Information

Product Name
Santorini Chairs
Product Type
Chairs, Stools & Benches
Number of Units
About 8,600
Manufacturer Name
Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 967-5362
Website www.worldmarket.com
Full Contact Information

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