CPSC2005-07-27
CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs
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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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