Cost Plus World Market Recalls Twist Swivel Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled 2015-05-12. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 125,000Units
2015-05-12Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break, posing a fall hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 12 reports of the stool's joint breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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