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Far East Brokers Children’s Chairs and Swings
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The screen-printing on the fabric of the chairs and swings contains excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and swings, take them away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Who to contact: Far East Brokers toll-free at 888-753-9040 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.fareastbrokers.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the right of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Leisure Ways® pink butterfly themed children's camp chairs, moon chairs, and swings. The chair and swings have a metal frame with large red butterfly images and other colorful images on the pink polyester fabric. "Distributed by: Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc." and "Tracking # November/2015" are printed on the tracking label sewn into the seat of each chair.
Details
- Units affected
- About 6,000
- Recall date
- June 9, 2016
- Brand
- Zhejiang Haifu Leisure Products Co. Ltd., of China, Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Weis Markets, wholesale distributors, grocery and drug stores nationwide from January 2016 through April 2016 for between $10 and $50.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Far East Brokers Recalls Children’s Chairs and Swings Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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