Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards

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

Recall #: 07265
Affected scope: About 24,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif. recalled The metal painted folding chairs were sold in four colors, red, blue, white and green. SK….

Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and F… was recalled by Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif. in August 8, 2007. Reason: The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost P…. Verify recall #07265 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers..

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agency class: August 8, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07265 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07265
Date reported	August 8, 2007
Date initiated	August 8, 2007
Recalling firm	Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Affected scope	About 24,500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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.. Recalled by Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.. Units affected: About 24,500.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 8, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07265.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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