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Product recall · CPSCDecember 6, 2007Serious
RC2 The First Years Children's Feeding Seats
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The restraining straps can pull out of the waist strap slots, posing a fall hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the feeding seat immediately and contact RC2 to obtain free replacement straps.
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 First Years Newborn-to-Toddler Reclining Feeding Seat can be adjusted between reclining and upright positions. The seat includes a tray, reversible cushion and a three-point safety belt. One side of the seat cushion has a sewn-in label at the top, which says "the first years by Learning Curve." This recall includes all feeding seats except those with an "R" stamped inside a raised circle located on the far left and right of the back of the seatback or those with waist strap slots that are nine inches apart.
Details
- Units affected
- About 100,000
- Recall date
- December 6, 2007
- Brand
- RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
- What has been reported
- RC2 has received 38 reports of straps pulling out or nearly pulling out of waist strap slots. There have been 12 reports of children falling out of the chairs.
Various retailers nationwide from November 2006 through October 2007 for about $30.
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 The First Years Children's Feeding Seats Due to Fall Hazard”
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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