Meco Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs
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.
- Units
- About 175,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $25–$40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide from July 2003 through May 2005 for between $25 and $40.
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn.
Incident log
CPSC and Meco are aware of three incidents. Two resulted in pinched fingers and there was one laceration to a child's finger.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a refund.
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 notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 27 2005; last revised OCT 24 2024.