RC2 Recalls The First Years Children's Feeding Seats Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled December 6, 2007 · CPSC recall 08120 · RC2

Not Recalled: Feeding seats with waist strap slots that are about nine inches apart

Hazard

The restraining straps can pull out of the waist strap slots, posing a fall hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the feeding seat immediately and contact RC2 to obtain free replacement straps.

Units

About 100,000

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the feeding seat immediately and contact RC2 to obtain free replacement straps.

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 Newborn-to-Toddler Reclining Feeding Seats

Imported by

RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.

Retailers

Various retailers nationwide from November 2006 through October 2007 for about $30.

Made in

United States

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