CPSC2005-07-27
CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs
Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a refund.
Sold at
Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide from July 2003 through May 2005 for between $25 and $40.
Affected count
About 175,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Meco are aware of three incidents. Two resulted in pinched fingers and there was one laceration to a child's finger.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Juvenile Folding Chairs
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Meco-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Folding-Chairs-Don't want to check this manually?
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