RC2 Recalls Potty Training Seats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-119 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 6, 2007
- Brand
- RC2
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats
- Hazard
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 160,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats · About 160,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.; RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill..
Consumer 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
Recall history and context
RC2 appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all RC2 recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats (About 160,000 units). The recall involves the First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds potty training seats.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.