CPSC recall 08-119, announced December 6, 2007, covers RC2 The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats (about 160,000 units). 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 notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (866) 725-4407, or go to www.recalls.rc2.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- RC2
- Recall number
- 08-119
- Units
- About 160,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.
- Importer
- RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats
CPSC product type: Baby Seats (Non-Bath)
Recall contact information
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
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