The Conran Shop Recalls Pondicherry Dining Tables Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Recall Alert)
Lead / chemical
The hazard
The lacquer paint on the furniture can contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents reported: There has been one reported incident of elevated lead levels in the table.
What to do now
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 pondicherry@conran.com.
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC