The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14722·Announced 2014-03-13

Conran Shop Recalls Pondicherry Dining Tables for Lead Paint Violation

The Conran Shop is recalling 28 Pondicherry dining tables because the lacquer paint may contain excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.

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 violation of the federal lead paint standard, which poses a risk of harm, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

The Conran Shop is recalling 28 Pondicherry dining tables manufactured by Goel Exports of New Delhi, India. The recall was issued because the lacquer paint on the furniture can contain excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The tables feature a wood top wrapped in brass coated with zinc and a clear matte lacquer, with teak wood legs.

The tables were sold at The Conran Shop inside ABC Carpet and Home at 888 and 881 Broadway in New York from August 2009 to July 2011 for approximately $1,500. There has been one reported incident of elevated lead levels in the table.

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. Customers can also reach the company toll-free at (866) 444-9668 or by email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Dining tables
Manufacturer
Goel Exports, of New Delhi
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
28

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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