2 Infant Products Recalled by RC2
In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, RC2 is recalling two infant products, one because of high lead levels and the other due to a design flaw.
RC2 is pulling approximately 160,000 units of its The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats because a decorative plaque inserted into the back of the seat could have orange paint that contains excessive levels of lead.
The recall involves two Winnie the Pooh themed designs.
The seats were manufactured in China and sold at retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.
Consumers should keep these recalled items away from young children and should contact RC2 to receive a permanent clear protective cover. The unit can still be used as a potty seat, the company says.
RC2 is also recalling approximately 100,000 The First Years Newborn-to-Toddler Reclining Feeding Seats because restraining straps can pull out of the waist strap slots, posing a fall hazard. RC2 has received 38 reports of straps pulling out or nearly pulling out of waist strap slots, with 12 reports of children falling out of the chairs.
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.
The seats were made in the U.S. and sold at various retailers nationwide from November 2006 through October 2007 for about $30.
Consumers should stop using the feeding seat immediately and contact RC2 to obtain free replacement straps.
Reference:
"RC2 recalls First Years infant products," Playthings.com, December 2007.
