CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-232

Date: July 26, 2005

Product Name: Juvenile Folding Chairs

Recall Description:

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.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.

Hazard Description:

Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 175,000

Incidents:

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

Sold At:

Furniture and wholesale club stores nationwide from July 2003 through May 2005 for between $25 and $40.

Manufactured In:

China