Kids Folding Chairs (Meco) – Furniture Safety Risk (2004)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Kid's Essentials Five-Piece Folding Furniture Set
Brand
Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn. is recalling Kid's Essentials Five-Piece Folding Furniture Set. The hazard is: The red paint on the chair contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young c. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled product is a red folding chair with a metal frame and vinyl padded seat back and base. The chair was sold as a part of a five-piece juvenile table furniture set with a green table, blue chair, yellow chair, green chair, and red chair. Only the red chairs with model numbers 11-88-3E1 and 11-88S3E1 and date codes H3, B4, D4 or E4 printed underneath the seat bottom are included in the recall. "Meco" or "Samsonite" brand names are also printed on the seat label.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The red paint on the chair contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using this red chair immediately and contact the firm for instructions on returning the red chair and receiving a free replacement chair.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026