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RH Recalls Children's Chairs and Stools Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban

Reported: August 30, 2019 Initiated: August 30, 2019 #19197

Product 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).

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,200 (In addition, about 180 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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).. Units affected: About 3,200 (In addition, about 180 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 30, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19197.