Children's Chairs and Stools Recalled by Elegant Gifts Mart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 12081 · announced January 5, 2012 · Elegant Gifts Mart · 1,600 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: 1 to Seven stores in Puerto Rico from September 2010 through June 2011 for between $5 and $6.
Consumer contact: 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.