CPSC Recall in 2007: Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-265

Date: August 07, 2007

Product Name: Bistro Chairs

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 24,500 Bistro Chairs. The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Bistro ChairsUnits: About 24,500Distributor: Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.Hazard: The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Cost Plus is aware of seven incidents in which the chairs collapsed, including one report of a minor injury.Description: The metal painted folding chairs were sold in four colors, red, blue, white and green. SKU numbers 390225, 390228, 390229 and 390230 are printed on the sales receipt.Sold at: Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for about $50.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cost Plus Inc. toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 12 midnight ET any day, or visit the firm's website at www.worldmarket.com.

Hazard Description:

The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 24,500

Incidents:

Cost Plus is aware of seven incidents in which the chairs collapsed, including one report of a minor injury.

Sold At:

Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for about $50.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan