The Conran Shop Recalls Pondicherry Dining Tables Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Recall Alert)

Dining tables

Date of Recall

2014-03-13

CPSC Release Number

14-722

Manufactured In

India

Units

28

Manufacturer

Goel Exports, of New Delhi

Sold By

The Conran Shop inside ABC Carpet & Home at 888 and 881 Broadway in New York from August 2009 to July 2011 for about $1,500.

Problem/Hazard

The lacquer paint on the furniture can contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Injuries/Incidents

There has been one reported incident of elevated lead levels in the table.

Description

The wood tables have a table top wrapped in brass. The brass has been coated with zinc to give it a green patina, and then coated with a clear matte lacquer. The tables are about 78 inches long, 36 inches wide and 29 inches tall and have four legs made of teak wood. The table top is made of acacia wood and has either four or six panels of zinc-patinated brass nailed to it.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table and contact The Conran Shop for a full refund and to arrange for the table to be picked up. The Conran Shop is contacting consumers directly.

Consumer Contact

The Conran Shop toll-free at (866) 444-9668 anytime or email [email protected].

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