CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a refund.
Contact Information
Consumers should call Meco at (800) 251-7558 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail Meco's customer service at csr@meco.net Consumers can also visit the company's Web site at www.meco.net
Recall Details
Sold At
Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide from July 2003 through May 2005 for between $25 and $40.
Injuries
CPSC and Meco are aware of three incidents. Two resulted in pinched fingers and there was one laceration to a child's finger.
Manufacturer
Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn.
Recall Number
05232
Product Information
Product Name
Juvenile Folding Chairs
Product Type
Chairs, Stools & Benches
Number of Units
About 175,000
Manufacturer Name
Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn.
Manufactured In
China