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CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Red Chairs from Children's Furniture Sets

Reported: August 19, 2004 Initiated: August 19, 2004 #04202

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

The red paint on the chair contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,800
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Meco-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Red-Chairs-from-Childrens-Furniture-Sets-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn.. Units affected: About 3,800.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The red paint on the chair contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 19, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04202.

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