Juvenile Folding Chairs
CPSC Recall #05-232 — July 26, 2005
Product
Juvenile Folding Chairs
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.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.
Hazard
Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a refund.
Units Affected
About 175,000
Sold At
Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide from July 2003 through May 2005 for between $25 and $40.
Manufacturer
Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn.
Manufactured In
China