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CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs

Recalled July 27, 2005 · CPSC recall 05232 · Meco

Recalled Folding Chairs
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a refund.
Units
About 175,000
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Meco are aware of three incidents. Two resulted in pinched fingers and there was one laceration to a child's finger.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a refund.

Contact

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 [email protected] Consumers can also visit the company's Web site at www.meco.net

Product
Juvenile Folding Chairs
Manufacturer(s)
Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn.
Retailers
Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide from July 2003 through May 2005 for between $25 and $40.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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