RC2 · Recalled
RC2 Recalls Potty Training Seats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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.
- Units
- About 160,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20–$25
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.
- Product type
- Baby Seats (Non-Bath)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact RC2 toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.recalls.rc2.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 06 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
