Far East Brokers Recalls Ladybug-themed Kids’ Outdoor Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 13255 · Jul 31, 2013 · Far East Brokers
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13255
- Date
- Jul 31, 2013
- Company
- Far East Brokers
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Leisure Ways® Brands Kids Outdoor Furniture
- Product type
- Furniture (Children)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves red ladybug-themed kids' metal-framed outdoor furniture sold under the Leisure Ways brand. The recalled items have large ladybug images on the fabric and include a camp chair, folding chair, moon chair, double-seat swing chair and patio set that includes two chairs, a table and an umbrella. A tracking label sewn into the seat of each chair includes the production date "December/2012" and the words, "Distributed by: Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc."
What can happen
The red surface paint on the furniture contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled outdoor furniture away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Weis Markets, wholesale distributors, grocery and drug stores nationwide from January 2013 to May 2013 for between $10 and $50, depending on the item.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled leisure ways® brands kids outdoor furniture?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled outdoor furniture away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The red surface paint on the furniture contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.