CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-07-27). Hazards: laceration, entrapment, chemical, lead. About 175,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05232 |
| Published | 2005-07-27 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-24 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Juvenile Folding Chairs |
| Firm named in the title | Meco Corp. |
| Firms | Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 175,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, entrapment, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide from July 2003 through May 2005 for between $25 and $40. |
Description
The recalled children's folding chairs have safety locks under the seat. The chairs are made of metal tubing with a vinyl padded seat and seat back. They were sold in red, blue, yellow and green colors as a part of a set consisting of a table and four chairs. Each chair is about 22 inches high, 10 inches wide, and about 11 inches deep. "Meco" or "Samsonite" is printed on the label underneath the seat bottom.
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.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Meco are aware of three incidents. Two resulted in pinched fingers and there was one laceration to a child's finger.
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