CPSC recall · Reported August 30, 2019
RH Recalls Children's Chairs and Stools Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban
Paint on the chairs and stools contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Vintage Steel Play Chairs and Stools sold in distressed red under th….
RH Recalls Children's Chairs and Stools Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 30, 2019. Reason: Paint on the chairs and stools contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic i…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs and stools, place them away from children…. Verify recall #19197 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Paint on the chairs and stools contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic i….
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- agency class
- August 30, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19197 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves Vintage Steel Play Chairs and Stools sold in distressed red under the following model names: "Play Chair", "Tall Play Chair", "Play Stool", "Tall Play Stool" and "Step Stool". The chairs have a curved, tubular back frame and a single vertical slat with an embossed seat. The stools have a curved frame and an embossed seat with a hand grip. "Made in India" and one of the following SKU numbers are printed on a green label located under the chair seat or stool step: 103480DRED (play chair); 103481DRED (tall play chair); 103521DRED (tall play stool); 103522DRED (play stool); and 111081DRED (step stool).
Reason for recall
Paint on the chairs and stools contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs and stools, place them away from children and contact RH for a full refund for the purchase price.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 19197 |
| Date reported | August 30, 2019 |
| Date initiated | August 30, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 3,200 (In addition, about 180 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs and stools, place them away from children and contact RH for a full refund for th…
- Check the recall number (19197) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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