Recall 04-202, published August 19, 2004
Meco Kid's Essentials Five-Piece Folding Furniture Set
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
11-88-3E1"Meco" or "Samsonite" brand names are also printed on the seat label.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The red paint on the chair contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
Official 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.
What should I do if I have 11-88-3E1?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with 11-88-3E1, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 251-7558, or go to www.meco.net.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
