The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08119·Announced 2007-12-06

RC2 Recalls First Years Potty Seats for Lead Paint Violation

RC2 is recalling First Years 3-in-1 potty seats because the decorative plaque may contain excessive lead paint. Consumers should keep items away from children and contact RC2 for a cover.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

RC2 Corp. is recalling approximately 160,000 units of The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats. The recall involves seats with either a yellow chair and green seat or a blue chair and white seat, both featuring "100 Acre Wood" molding and a plaque with Winnie the Pooh and Tigger characters. These products were sold at mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.

The hazard is that the decorative plaque inserted into the back of the potty seat could have orange paint containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should keep these recalled items away from young children. They should contact RC2 toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.recalls.rc2.com, to receive a permanent clear protective cover for the plaque. The unit can still be used as a potty seat after receiving the cover.

The recalled product

Product
The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats
Manufacturer
RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Products
Hazard
Affected units
160,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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