Far East Brokers Recalls Ladybug-themed Kids' Outdoor Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Jul 31, 2013, 09:00 ET

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Recall Summary

Name of Product: Leisure Ways® Brands Kids Outdoor Furniture

Hazard: The red surface paint on the furniture contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. toll-free at (888) 753-9040 anytime or online at www.fareastbrokers.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the left of the page for more information.

To see a photo of the recalled product, go to http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Far-East-Brokers-Recalls-Ladybug-themed-Kids-Outdoor-Furniture/

Recall Details

Units: About 14,000

Description: 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."

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled outdoor furniture away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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.

Importer: Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.

Manufacturer: Zhejiang Xinyi Traveling, of Linhai City, China

Manufactured in: China

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SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission