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CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs

U.S. CPSCChemicalEntrapmentJul 27, 2005
Recalled Folding Chairs
Recalled 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.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and Meco are aware of three incidents. Two resulted in pinched fingers and there was one laceration to a child's finger.

Product 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.

Sold on

Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide from July 2003 through May 2005 for between $25 and $40.

Contact the company

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 [email protected] Consumers can also visit the company's Web site at www.meco.net

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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