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RC2 Corp. Recalls Potty Training Seats Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
 

December 7, 2007

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty 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.

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.

Sold at: Mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.

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.


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.

A picture of the recalled product is included for identification:

 

For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our Healthy Environments Section.
 

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