This page has been archived on the Web
Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.
Archived – The First Years® 3 in 1 Flush & Sounds Potty
- Starting date:
- December 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- December 1, 2007
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001616
Affected products
The First Years® 3 in 1 Flush & Sounds Potty
Product description
Plastic potty chair with Winnie the Pooh decorative plaque inserted into the seat back.
The recall involves two styles of The First Years 3-in-1 Flush & Sounds Potty training seats. The potties have a 5-inch rectangular decorative plaque inserted into the backs of the training seats.
For a full press release in English, see;
RC2 Voluntarily Recalls Two Styles of 3-in-1 Flush & Sounds Potty Training Seats
Hazard identified
The surface paint on the Winne the Pooh plaque on the potty trainer contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Health Canada has not received reports of illness to Canadians related to the use of this product.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the following Healthy Canadians page: Reduce your exposure to lead.
Number sold
Approximately 123,000 plaques were used in potty training seats.
Time period sold
The plastic potty chairs were sold at Walmart, Sears, Toys R Us, The Bay and Zellers and a number of specialty srores in Canada between November 2006 and May 2007.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
RC2 Corp.
Oak Brook
Illinois
UNITED STATES
Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)
What you should do
Parents and care givers are advised to cease using the product until the problem has been corrected.
RC2 is providing a repair kit for the potty trainers. A transparent protective cover may be ordered from the company's website: RC2 Recall Website. The protective cover fits over the insert, eliminating potential contact with the surface coating. The easily-applied protective cover is a permanent solution that eliminates a child's access to the plaque.