Far East Brokers Recalls Children's Chairs and Swings Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Far-East-Brokers-Recalls-Childrens-Chairs-and-Swings/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Chairs and swings

Hazard: 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.

Remedy: Refund

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.

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

Units: About 6,000

Description: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Weis Markets, wholesale distributors, grocery and drug stores nationwide from January 2016 through April 2016 for between $10 and $50.

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

Manufacturer: Zhejiang Haifu Leisure Products Co. Ltd., of China

Manufactured in: China

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