The red surface paint on the furniture contains excessive levels of lead
of ConsumerAffairs
Far East Brokers and Consultants of Jacksonville, Fla., is recalling about 14,000 sets of red ladybug-themed kids’ metal-framed outdoor furniture.
The red surface paint on the furniture contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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.”
The furniture, manufactured in China, was 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.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled outdoor furniture away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers may contact Far East Brokers and Consultants toll-free at (888) 753-9040 anytime.