CPSC recall 19-197, announced August 30, 2019, covers Children's chairs and stools (about 3,200 units). Paint on the chairs and stools contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs and stools, place them away from children and contact RH for a full refund for the purchase price. Recall contact: call 800-816-0969, go to www.restorationhardware.com, or email recall@rh.com.
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.
"Made in India" and one of the following SKU numbers are printed on a green label located under the chair seat or stool step: 103480DRED (play chair); 103481DRED (tall play chair); 103521DRED (tall play stool); 103522DRED (play stool); and 111081DRED (step stool).
Which products are included?
This recall involves Vintage Steel Play Chairs and Stools sold in distressed red under the following model names: "Play Chair", "Tall Play Chair", "Play Stool", "Tall Play Stool" and "Step Stool". The chairs have a curved, tubular back frame and a single vertical slat with an embossed seat. The stools have a curved frame and an embossed seat with a hand grip. "Made in India" and one of the following SKU numbers are printed on a green label located under the chair seat or stool step: 103480DRED (play chair); 103481DRED (tall play chair); 103521DRED (tall play stool); 103522DRED (play stool); and 111081DRED (step stool).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Paint on the chairs and stools contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs and stools, place them away from children and contact RH for a full refund for the purchase price.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- RH, US
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 19-197
- Units
- About 3,200 (In addition, about 180 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- RH Baby & Child, RH Teen stores, RH warehouses and RH outlets nationwide and online at www.rhbabyandchild.com and www.rhteen.com from October 2012 through May 2019 for between $40 and $130.
- Importer
- RH, US LLC, of Corte Madera, Calif.
Recall contact information
RH at 800-816-0969 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Saturday and Sunday, email at recall@rh.com, or online at www.restorationhardware.com and click on “Safety Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
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