Recalls / 2005-07-27

CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs

05232 · Recalled 2005-07-27 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled children's folding chairs have safety locks under the seat. The chairs are made of metal tubing with a vinyl padded seat and seat back. They were sold in red, blue, yellow and green colors as a part of a set consisting of a table and four chairs. Each chair is about 22 inches high, 10 inches wide, and about 11 inches deep. "Meco" or "Samsonite" is printed on the label underneath the seat bottom.

Hazards

Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. Note: In 2004, Meco recalled red-colored children's folding chairs because paint on the chair contained excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

CPSC and Meco are aware of three incidents. Two resulted in pinched fingers and there was one laceration to a child's finger.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Juvenile Folding Chairs		About 175,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Meco Corp.
Made in: China
Sold at: Furniture, wholesale club from July 2003 through May 2005 for between $25, $40.

Consumer contact

Consumers should call Meco at (800) 251-7558 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail Meco's customer service at csr@meco.net Consumers can also visit the company's Web site at www.meco.net

Source: CPSC recall 05232. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.