Recalls / 2004-08-19
CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Red Chairs from Children's Furniture Sets
04202 · Recalled 2004-08-19 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled product is a red folding chair with a metal frame and vinyl padded seat back and base. The chair was sold as a part of a five-piece juvenile table furniture set with a green table, blue chair, yellow chair, green chair, and red chair. Only the red chairs with model numbers 11-88-3E1 and 11-88S3E1 and date codes H3, B4, D4 or E4 printed underneath the seat bottom are included in the recall. "Meco" or "Samsonite" brand names are also printed on the seat label.
Hazards
The red paint on the chair contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this red chair immediately and contact the firm for instructions on returning the red chair and receiving a free replacement chair.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Kid's Essentials Five-Piece Folding Furniture Set | About 3,800 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Meco Corp.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Furniture, wholesale club, from July 2003 through June 2004, for, $40.
Consumer contact
Call Meco at (800) 251-7558 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Meco's website at www.meco.net
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Source: CPSC recall 04202. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.