CPSC Recall in 2007: RC2 Recalls Potty Training Seats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-119

Date: December 05, 2007

Product Name: First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 160,000 The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats. 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.Name of Product: The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty SeatsUnits: About 160,000Importer/Distributor: RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.Manufactured in: ChinaSold at: Mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.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.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 website at www.recalls.rc2.com/.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 160,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.

Manufactured In:

China