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

Recalled March 13, 2014 · CPSC recall 14722 · The Conran Shop

Hazard

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

Remedy

Refund

Units

Incidents / injuries

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

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

Product

Dining tables

Manufacturer(s)

Goel Exports, of New Delhi

Retailers

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

Made in

India

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →