CPSC recall 12-081, announced January 5, 2012, covers Elegant Gifts Mart Children's Chairs and Stools (about 1,600 units). The yellow surface paint on the metal frame of the children's chairs and stools contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled tables and folding chairs away from children and return them to any 1 to Seven store in Puerto Rico or contact Elegant Gifts Mart for a full refund. Recall contact: call (787) 290-5625 or (323) 698-6805.
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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.
Item number "JCA8036" is printed on a white sticker underneath the chair's seat.
Which products are included?
The children's folding chairs and the stools have yellow metal tube frames. The plastic seat, seat backs and stool have a cartoon-like scene with monkeys, teddy bears, mushrooms and heart-shaped balloons. "PENGKO" is printed on the chair's heart-shaped seatback. Item number "JCA8036" is printed on a white sticker underneath the chair's seat. Item number "JCA8037" is printed on a white sticker underneath the stool.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a white sticker underneath the chair's seat
anda white sticker underneath the stool
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2010 through June 2011
- Price paid
- $5 to $6
Why it was recalled
The yellow surface paint on the metal frame of the children's chairs and stools contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled tables and folding chairs away from children and return them to any 1 to Seven store in Puerto Rico or contact Elegant Gifts Mart for a full 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.
- Contact the firm. Call (787) 290-5625 or (323) 698-6805.
- 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
- Elegant Gifts Mart
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 12-081
- Units
- About 1,600 chairs and 1,300 stools
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 1 to Seven stores in Puerto Rico from September 2010 through June 2011 for between $5 and $6.
- Importer
- Elegant Gifts Mart Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Children's Chairs and Stools
CPSC product type: Chairs
This recall in context
Compared with the 129 chair recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,600 units: the 95th-largest of 119 chair recalls that state a unit count. The median is 7,000 units.
- Time on sale
- 10 months. Recalled 7 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, in Puerto Rico call 1 to Seven at (787) 290-5625 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET, or call Elegant Gifts Mart collect at (323) 698-6805 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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