Cost Plus World Market Recalls Twist Swivel Stools Due to Fall Hazard

The weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break, posing a fall hazard.

Recall #: 15134
Affected scope: About 125,000

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

Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. recalled This recall involves twist swivel stools with a light brown-finish wood seat and base wit….

Cost Plus World Market Recalls Twist Swivel Stools Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. in May 12, 2015. Reason: The weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break, posing a fall hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stool and return it to any Cost Plus…. Verify recall #15134 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break, posing a fall hazard..

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agency class: May 12, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15134 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

This recall involves twist swivel stools with a light brown-finish wood seat and base with four black metal legs. The stools measure 24.5 inches high in the non-extended position and 29.5 inches when fully extended. SKU number 438000 is printed on the UPC sticker attached to the underside of the stool seat.

Reason for recall

The weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stool and return it to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund. Refunds can be used toward the purchase of a replacement stool when it becomes available.

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	15134
Date reported	May 12, 2015
Date initiated	May 12, 2015
Recalling firm	Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Affected scope	About 125,000
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 immediately stop using the recalled stool and return it to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break, posing a fall hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 12, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15134.

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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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