RC2 Recalls The First Years Children's Feeding Seats Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08120 · Dec 6, 2007 · Rc2
100,000
units affected
100,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08120
- Date
- Dec 6, 2007
- Company
- Rc2
- Units affected
- 100,000
- Product
- The First Years Newborn-to-Toddler Reclining Feeding Seats
- Product type
- Baby Seats (Non-Bath)
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The First Years Newborn-to-Toddler Reclining Feeding Seat can be adjusted between reclining and upright positions. The seat includes a tray, reversible cushion and a three-point safety belt. One side of the seat cushion has a sewn-in label at the top, which says "the first years by Learning Curve." This recall includes all feeding seats except those with an "R" stamped inside a raised circle located on the far left and right of the back of the seatback or those with waist strap slots that are nine inches apart.
What can happen
The restraining straps can pull out of the waist strap slots, posing a fall hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the feeding seat immediately and contact RC2 to obtain free replacement straps.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- RC2 has received 38 reports of straps pulling out or nearly pulling out of waist strap slots. There have been 12 reports of children falling out of the chairs.
- Sold at
- Various retailers nationwide from November 2006 through October 2007 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled the first years newborn-to-toddler reclining feeding seats?
Consumers should stop using the feeding seat immediately and contact RC2 to obtain free replacement straps.
What is the hazard?
The restraining straps can pull out of the waist strap slots, posing a fall hazard to young children.
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.