RC2 Potty Training Seats recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard
RC2 Recalls Potty Training Seats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was RC2 Potty Training Seats recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats
- Company
- RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 160,000
- Sold at
- Mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.
- Recall date
- December 6, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.