CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Red Chairs from Children's Furniture Sets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-08-19). Hazards: chemical, lead. Models: 11-88-3E1, 11-88S3E1. About 3,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04202 |
| Published | 2004-08-19 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-11 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Kid's Essentials Five-Piece Folding Furniture Set |
| Firm named in the title | Meco Corp. |
| Firms | Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,800 |
| Model numbers | 11-88-3E1, 11-88S3E1 |
| Hazard classes | chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide, from July 2003 through June 2004, for between $25 and $40. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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