CPSC2004-08-19
CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Red Chairs from Children's Furniture Sets
Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn.
Hazard
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.
Sold at
Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide, from July 2003 through June 2004, for between $25 and $40.
Affected count
About 3,800
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Kid's Essentials Five-Piece Folding Furniture Set
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Meco-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Red-Chairs-from-Childrens-Furniture-Sets-Don't want to check this manually?
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