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Chests and Tables Recalled By Hammary Due To Lead Violation

Chrissie Cole | April 07, 2010 11:25 AM
Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

Hammary Furniture Co., in cooperation with the CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of Decorative Wood Chests and Tables because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, which is a...

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