CPSCGeneral Alert
RC2 Recalls Potty Training Seats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Published: December 6, 2007Recall ID: 08119Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/RC2-Recalls-Potty-Training-Seats-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | RC2 Recalls Potty Training Seats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4c857082d4f540268651e57f776f849f.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Potty Training Seat |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e0b02cb94ac24dbd8ec61679fb835b16.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Potty Training Seat |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats |
| Products › Type | Baby Seats (Non-Bath) |
| Products › Category I D | 1834 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 160,000 |
| Recall I D | 4141 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-06T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08119 |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |