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Medium RiskCPSCcpsc-2982LACERATION

CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs

Units Affected
175,000
Recall Date
July 27, 2005
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Laceration
Furniture And Wholesale Club Stores Nationwide From July 2003 Through May 2005 For Between $25 And $40. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2982.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2982.

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Furniture And Wholesale Club Stores Nationwide From July 2003 Through May 2005 For Between $25 And $40. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2982.

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

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Furniture And Wholesale Club Stores Nationwide From July 2003 Through May 2005 For Between $25 And $40. Recall FAQ

Furniture And Wholesale Club Stores Nationwide From July 2003 Through May 2005 For Between $25 And $40. is the subject of a children's products recall: CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs. The notice was published on July 27, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 175,000 units are potentially affected.