Decorative Wood Chests and Tables
CPSC Recall #10-191 — April 6, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 10-191 |
| Recall Date | April 6, 2010 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 7,000 |
| Importer | Hammary Furniture Co., of Lenoir, N.C. |
| Manufactured In | Philippines, China and Vietnam |
Where It Was Sold
| Major department stores and furniture retail stores from November 2001 through November 2009 for between $200 and $900. |
Product
Decorative Wood Chests and Tables
Description
This recall includes several styles of decorative wooden chests and tables. The model number, style and average price is listed below:Model NumberStyleRetail PriceT71037-00T71274-00T71522-00T71946-00T72345-00T72706-00T72858-00T73064-00T73069-00T73070-00T73112-00T73174-00T73175-00T73229-22T73292-00T73293-00T73294-00T73319-00T73346-00Vincent Rattan Entertainment CenterWorld Map Drum TableOval Game Cocktail TableRoulette Accent TableConsole TableEntertainment ConsoleBachelor's ChestBar CabinetAccent TableCD StorageOld Western Rifle Accent TableBox on StandRound Accent TableNest of TablesBombe ChestOctagonal Drum Table BrownOctagonal Drum TableBlack Bedside ChestDoor Chest$700$720$900$640$880$900$800$700$500$360$500$280$200$460$700$240$240$260$900Furniture manufactured since April 2009 will have a label that specifies the date of manufacture, the item number, the country of origin, a product description and the name "Hammary Furniture." This label is located on the unfinished back of the item or, if the back is finished, on the underside. Products manufactured earlier than April 2009 will not have any identifiable markings on them. Visit the firm's Web site www.regcen.com/hammaryrecall for photos of all furniture items included in this recall.
Hazard
The surface coating paint on the furniture could contain excessive levels of lead in violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled furniture, keep young children away from it and contact Hammary to receive a free replacement.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.