CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs
CPSC recall 05232 · announced July 27, 2005 · Meco · 175,000 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and Meco are aware of three incidents. Two resulted in pinched fingers and there was one laceration to a child's finger.
Sold at: Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide from July 2003 through May 2005 for between $25 and $40.
Consumer 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 csr@meco.net Consumers can also visit the company's Web site at www.meco.net
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.