CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2014-03-13

The Conran Shop Recalls Pondicherry Dining Tables Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Recall Alert)

14722 · Recalled 2014-03-13 · CPSC page

Pondicherry Table
Pondicherry Table

Description

The wood tables have a table top wrapped in brass. The brass has been coated with zinc to give it a green patina, and then coated with a clear matte lacquer. The tables are about 78 inches long, 36 inches wide and 29 inches tall and have four legs made of teak wood. The table top is made of acacia wood and has either four or six panels of zinc-patinated brass nailed to it.

Hazards

The lacquer paint on the furniture can contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Reported injuries

There has been one reported incident of elevated lead levels in the table.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table and contact The Conran Shop for a full refund and to arrange for the table to be picked up. The Conran Shop is contacting consumers directly.

Products

NameModelUnits
Dining tables28

Parties

Manufacturer
Goel Exports
Made in
India
Sold at
The Conran Shop inside ABC Carpet, Home at 888, 881 Broadway in New York, 500.

Consumer contact

The Conran Shop toll-free at (866) 444-9668 anytime or email pondicherry@conran.com.

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Pondicherry Table
Pondicherry Table

Source: CPSC recall 14722. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.