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Product recall · CPSCDecember 6, 2007Highest risk
RC2 Potty Training Seats
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What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What 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.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 160,000
- Recall date
- December 6, 2007
- Brand
- RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “RC2 Recalls Potty Training Seats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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