RH Recalls Children's Chairs and Stools Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban
Recall 19197 · Aug 30, 2019 · Rh
3,200
units affected
3,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19197
- Date
- Aug 30, 2019
- Company
- Rh
- Units affected
- 3,200
- Product
- Children's chairs and stools
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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).
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's chairs and stools?
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.
What is the 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.
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.