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CPSC Recall #01-516 — July 4, 2001
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 01-516 |
| Recall Date | July 4, 2001 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | Approximately 49 items |
Where It Was Sold
| The furniture was sold through Neiman Marcus and Horchow catalogs from May 1998 through May 2001. |
Product
Twin plantation bed headboards, queen plantation bed headboards, plantation nightstands and antique tin mirrors
Description
PRODUCT: Furniture - Neiman Marcus, of Chestnut Hill, Mass., is voluntarily recalling approximately 49 furniture items. The recall involves: twin plantation bed headboards, queen plantation bed headboards, plantation nightstands and antique tin mirrors. The furniture was sold through Neiman Marcus and Horchow catalogs from May 1998 through May 2001.PROBLEM: The furniture could be painted with lead-containing paint. Ingestion of lead from deteriorating paint is a major source of lead poisoning for children 6 years old and under.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: No injuries have been reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should call Neiman Marcus at 800-888-4757 between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. CT Friday to arrange for free pick-up and a full refund.
Hazard
The furniture could be painted with lead-containing paint. Ingestion of lead from deteriorating paint is a major source of lead poisoning for children 6 years old and under.
Incidents & Injuries
No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should call Neiman Marcus at 800-888-4757 between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. CT Friday to arrange for free pick-up and a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund 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 (Refund) 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.