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RC2 Recalls The First Years Children's Feeding Seats Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsDec 6, 2007
Recalled Children's Feeding Seat
Recalled Children's Feeding Seat
Recalled Children's Feeding Seat
Recalled Children's Feeding Seat
Recalled Children's Feeding Seat
Recalled Children's Feeding Seat
Not Recalled: Feeding seats with waist strap slots that are about nine inches apart
Not Recalled: Feeding seats with waist strap slots that are about nine inches apart
Not Recalled: Feeding seats with an "R" stamped inside a raised circle
Not Recalled: Feeding seats with an "R" stamped inside a raised circle

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Hazard

The restraining straps can pull out of the waist strap slots, posing a fall hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the feeding seat immediately and contact RC2 to obtain free replacement straps.

Incidents & injuries

RC2 has received 38 reports of straps pulling out or nearly pulling out of waist strap slots. There have been 12 reports of children falling out of the chairs.

Product description

The First Years Newborn-to-Toddler Reclining Feeding Seat can be adjusted between reclining and upright positions. The seat includes a tray, reversible cushion and a three-point safety belt. One side of the seat cushion has a sewn-in label at the top, which says "the first years by Learning Curve." 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.

Sold on

Various retailers nationwide from November 2006 through October 2007 for about $30.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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