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RC2 Recalls Potty Training Seats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled December 6, 2007 · CPSC recall 08119 · RC2

Recalled Potty Training SeatRecalled Potty Training Seat
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.
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.
Units
About 160,000
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.

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.

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

Product
The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats
Imported by
RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Retailers
Mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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