RC2 Recalls Potty Training Seats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-12-06). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 160,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08119 |
| Published | 2007-12-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Baby Seats (Non-Bath) |
| Products | The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats |
| Firm named in the title | RC2 |
| Firms | RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 160,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Sold | Mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25. |
Description
The recall involves the First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds potty training seats. Each seat has either a yellow chair with a green removable seat and a purple lift out-pot or a blue chair with a white removable seat and green lift out-pot. The words "100 Acre Wood" are molded on the chair back. The plaque inserted into the back of the seat contains molded Winnie the Pooh and Tigger characters.
Hazard
Decorative plaque inserted into the back of the potty seat could have orange paint that contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should keep these recalled items away from young children and should contact RC2 to receive a permanent clear protective cover that covers the plaque. The unit can still be used as a potty seat.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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