RC2 Recalls Potty Training Seats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08119 · Dec 6, 2007 · Rc2
160,000
units affected
160,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08119
- Date
- Dec 6, 2007
- Company
- Rc2
- Units affected
- 160,000
- Product
- The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats
- Product type
- Baby Seats (Non-Bath)
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled the first years 3-in-1 flush and sounds potty seats?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.