CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-07-27 · 05232
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05232
Date
2005-07-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Juvenile Folding Chairs
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn.
Retailer(s)
Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide from July 2003 through May 2005 for between $25 and $40.
Country of manufacture
China
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.