CPSC recall 05-232, announced July 27, 2005, covers Meco Juvenile Folding Chairs (about 175,000 units). Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 251-7558, go to www.meco.net, or email csr@meco.net.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"Meco" or "Samsonite" is printed on the label underneath the seat bottom.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the label underneath the seat bottom
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2003 through May 2005
- Price paid
- $25 to $40
Why it was recalled
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.
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 251-7558, go to www.meco.net, or email csr@meco.net.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Meco
- Manufacturer
- Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn.
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 05-232
- Units
- About 175,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide from July 2003 through May 2005 for between $25 and $40.
Juvenile Folding Chairs
CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches
This recall in context
Compared with the 129 chair recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 175,000 units: the 13th-largest of 119 chair recalls that state a unit count. The median is 7,000 units.
- Hazards
- Laceration: named in 11 of 129 chair recalls. Entrapment: named in 8 of 129 chair recalls.
- Brand history
- Meco is named in 4 CPSC notices in this index, from 1995 to 2005. This recall is the 3rd. The one before: Meco Kid's Essentials Five-Piece Folding Furniture Set (04-202, Aug 2004). 2 of them are chair recalls.
- Time on sale
- 23 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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 csr@meco.net Consumers can also visit the company's Web site at www.meco.net
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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