CPSC recall · Reported December 3, 2015
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Reading Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The front leg on reading chairs sold without front leg support blocks can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. recalled This recall involves high-back upholstered reading chairs sold in a black and white flora….
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Reading Chairs Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. in December 3, 2015. Reason: The front leg on reading chairs sold without front leg support blocks can bend or break, posing a fall hazard…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and inspect the front legs fo…. Verify recall #16052 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The front leg on reading chairs sold without front leg support blocks can bend or break, posing a fall hazard….
- None
- agency class
- December 3, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16052 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.
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Product description
This recall involves high-back upholstered reading chairs sold in a black and white floral print. The chairs are 37 inches tall by 30 inches wide, and have four wooden legs with the front two on casters. SKU number 473747 is printed on a UPC sticker affixed to the underside of the chair.
Reason for recall
The front leg on reading chairs sold without front leg support blocks can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and inspect the front legs for support blocks. Chairs without support blocks can be returned to any Cost Plus World Market for a free exchange. Consumers should contact Cost Plus World Market or log onto www.worldmarket.com for instructions on how to inspect the chair legs for support blocks.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16052 |
| Date reported | December 3, 2015 |
| Date initiated | December 3, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 2,700 |
| 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 chairs and inspect the front legs for support blocks. Chairs without support…
- Check the recall number (16052) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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