The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10191·Announced 2010-04-07

Hammary Furniture Recalls Decorative Wood Chests and Tables for Lead Paint

Hammary Furniture is recalling about 7,000 decorative wood chests and tables because the surface coating paint may contain excessive levels of lead.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hammary Furniture Co. is recalling approximately 7,000 decorative wood chests and tables. The recall includes various styles such as the Vincent Rattan Entertainment Center, World Map Drum Table, and Bachelor's Chest. These items were sold at major department stores and furniture retail stores from November 2001 through November 2009 for prices ranging from $200 to $900.

The recall is being conducted because the surface coating paint on the furniture could contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The furniture was manufactured in the Philippines, China, and Vietnam.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled furniture and keep young children away from it. To receive a free replacement, consumers should contact Hammary toll-free at (888) 577-4098 or visit the company's website at www.regcen.com/hammaryrecall. Furniture manufactured since April 2009 has a label on the back or underside specifying the date of manufacture, item number, country of origin, and product description. Items manufactured earlier than April 2009 do not have identifiable markings.

The recalled product

Product
Decorative Wood Chests and Tables
Manufacturer
Hammary Furniture Co., of Lenoir, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
7,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · lead paint

See all →