RH Recalls Children's Chairs and Stools Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/RH-Recalls-Childrens-Chairs-and-Stools-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Paint-Ban
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Children's chairs and stools
Hazard: Paint on the chairs and stools contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs and stools, place them away from children and contact RH for a full refund for the purchase price.
Consumer Contact:
RH at 800-816-0969 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Saturday and Sunday, email at [email protected], or online at www.restorationhardware.com and click on "Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page.
Recall Details
Units: About 3,200 (In addition, about 180 were sold in Canada)
Description:
This recall involves Vintage Steel Play Chairs and Stools sold in distressed red under the following model names: "Play Chair", "Tall Play Chair", "Play Stool", "Tall Play Stool" and "Step Stool". The chairs have a curved, tubular back frame and a single vertical slat with an embossed seat. The stools have a curved frame and an embossed seat with a hand grip. "Made in India" and one of the following SKU numbers are printed on a green label located under the chair seat or stool step: 103480DRED (play chair); 103481DRED (tall play chair); 103521DRED (tall play stool); 103522DRED (play stool); and 111081DRED (step stool).
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: RH Baby & Child, RH Teen stores, RH warehouses and RH outlets nationwide and online at www.rhbabyandchild.com and www.rhteen.com from October 2012 through May 2019 for between $40 and $130.
Importer: RH, US LLC, of Corte Madera, Calif.
Manufactured in: India
In Conjunction With: Canada
Health Canada's press release is available at: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/70867r-eng.php
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Recall Number: 19-197
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