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.
"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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Meco
- Manufacturer
- Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn.
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 04-202
- Units
- About 3,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide, from July 2003 through June 2004, for between $25 and $40.
Kid's Essentials Five-Piece Folding Furniture Set
CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches
Recall contact information
Call Meco at (800) 251-7558 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Meco's website at www.meco.net
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.