Recall #12-081 · Published January 5, 2012

Elegant Gifts Mart Children's Chairs and Stools

Children's Chairs and Stools Recalled by Elegant Gifts Mart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

CPSC published a recall notice for Children's Chairs and Stools from Elegant Gifts Mart on January 5, 2012. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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 official remedy states: 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.

Elegant Gifts Mart children's chairs
Elegant Gifts Mart children's chairs
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Additional identifying details

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 notice

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.

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

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.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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