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

Recall 05-232 · July 27, 2005 · Meco

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-232 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 27, 2005
Brand
Meco
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Juvenile Folding Chairs
Hazard
Laceration and cuts, Poisoning and toxic substances, Suffocation and strangulation hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cutsPoisoning and toxic substancesSuffocation and strangulation
Units
About 175,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
October 24, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Juvenile Folding Chairs · About 175,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide from July 2003 through May 2005 for between $25 and $40.; Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn..

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and Meco are aware of three incidents. Two resulted in pinched fingers and there was one laceration to a child's finger.

Consumer contact

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 history and context

Meco appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Meco recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Juvenile Folding Chairs (About 175,000 units). The recalled children's folding chairs have safety locks under the seat.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration and cuts, Poisoning and toxic substances, Suffocation and strangulation hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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