Munchkin potty chairs or training seats

4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Apr 13, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

4reports to CPSC
Apr 13, 2024the latest report was made
May 20, 2022the earliest
4with the company’s comments

Brand: Munchkin
Maker: Munchkin Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Potty chairs or training seatsCPSC’s product type: Potty Chairs or Training Seats (code 1535), in Baby: Nursery Equipment & Supplies

By month

2 reports from May 2023 to April 2024; the most in April 2024, 1. 2 earlier reports, since May 2022, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
April 2024	1
August 2023	1
December 2022	1
May 2022	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Hospital admission 1 CPSC: Injury, Hospital Admission
Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

First aid
Made Apr 13, 2024, sent to the company Apr 16, 2024, published by CPSC Apr 30, 2024

The product, in the report: This is a training potty. Link provided in description earlier. I’m sorry, but we won’t be providing a picture of my Son’s penis unless absolutely necessary.

Below you will find my email to Munchkin and the very close castration of my Son’s penis.
https://www.munchkin.com/sturdy-potty-seat-grey
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Subject: Urgent Safety Concern Regarding Munchkin Potty Training Seat
Dear Munchkin,
I am writing to bring to your immediate attention a serious safety issue regarding the Munchkin Potty Training Seat. My son recently experienced a near-catastrophic incident where the inner lining of the potty on the front was excessively sharp, causing a significant risk of injury.
The sharpness of the inner lining resulted in a laceration that could have led to severe harm. He was almost castrated. After researching online, I found numerous comments echoing similar concerns about this specific product, indicating a widespread problem that requires urgent action.
As a concerned parent, I urge you to investigate this matter promptly and take necessary measures to ensure the safety of all children using your products. It is crucial to address this issue to prevent further incidents and potential injuries.
I look forward to your prompt response and actions to rectify this safety concern. Concerned mother [REDACTED]

Bought from
Amazon
Bought
Jul 1, 2019, about then
Where
Bellingham, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 2, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Munchkin, made or sold by Munchkin Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/16/2024) Munchkin Inc.: e are very sorry to hear about the unfortunate experience the consumer and child had with the Munchkin Sturdy Potty Seat. Munchkin considers consumer safety paramount to our values. Our commitment to product design and manufacturing is critical for assuring all Munchkin products meet or exceed product safety standards. Please note that the Potty Seat was tested by an independent 3rd party laboratory and certified to ensure compliance to all applicable standards and requirements and it met or exceeded these requirements. However, to ensure there are not any anomalies within a product involved in a reported complaint, we always want to get the product back for further evaluation. Without the product sample to evaluate, it would be difficult to determine whether product related factors or human factors played a role in the incident reported by the consumer. We welcome the consumer contacting us to provide further information. Our Customer Satisfaction department operates from 7am to 5pm PST. They can reach them by calling toll-free at 1-800-344-2229.

CPSC report 20240413-E2D4C-2147339800. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hospital admission
Made Aug 9, 2023, sent to the company Aug 11, 2023, published by CPSC Aug 25, 2023

The product, in the report: Munchkin sturdy potty White

Product name is Munchkin sturdy potty seat. Child injured his penis as he was getting off toilet. The device sits on toilet seat. The rim of the device caught the boys penis causing severe injury. This seat should not be used and is dangerous. Parents should be advised on dangers.

Model
Sturdy potty seat
Serial number
MCKLT-0060
Where
Lake Worth, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 3, Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Munchkin, made or sold by Munchkin Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Hospital Admission

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/25/2023) Munchkin Inc.: We are very sorry to hear about the unfortunate experience the consumer and child had with the Munchkin Sturdy Potty Seat. Munchkin considers consumer safety paramount to our values. Our commitment to product design and manufacturing is critical for assuring all Munchkin products meet or exceed product safety standards. Please note that the Potty Seat was tested by an independent 3rd party laboratory and certified to ensure compliance to all applicable standards and requirements, and it met or exceeded these requirements. However, to ensure there are not any anomalies within a product involved in a reported complaint, we always want to get the product back for further evaluation. Without the product sample to evaluate, it would be difficult to determine whether product related factors or human factors played a role in the incident reported by the consumer. We welcome the consumer contacting us to provide further information. Our Customer Satisfaction department operates from 7am to 5pm PST. They can reach them by calling toll-free at 1-800-344-2229.

CPSC report 20230808-4E820-2147345933. Submitter: Child Service Provider Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 14, 2022, sent to the company Dec 16, 2022, published by CPSC Jan 3, 2023

The product, in the report: Toilet top potty training device

I Munchkin potty training device does not do as the label says which is that has a slip resistant edge when in fact it does slip off the toilet

Model
none stated on product
UPC
35282 15983
Serial number
none stated on product
Bought from
Target
Bought
Dec 12, 2022
Where
Peoria, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Other Relative
As this report names them
Brand Munchkin, made or sold by Munchkin Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/2/2023) Munchkin Inc.: We are very sorry to hear about the unfortunate experience the consumer and child had with the Munchkin Sturdy Potty Seat. Munchkin considers consumer safety paramount to our values. Our commitment to product design and manufacturing is critical for assuring all Munchkin products meet or exceed product safety standards. Please note that the Potty Seat was tested by an independent 3rd party laboratory and certified to ensure compliance to all applicable standards and requirements and it met or exceeded these requirements. However, to ensure there are not any anomalies within a product involved in a reported complaint, we always want to get the product back for further evaluation. Without the product sample to evaluate, it would be difficult to determine whether product related factors or human factors played a role in the incident reported by the consumer. We welcome the consumer contacting us to provide further information. Our Customer Satisfaction department operates from 7am to 5pm PST. They can reach them by calling toll-free at 1-800-344-2229.

CPSC report 20221214-5BF56-2147352048. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Emergency room
Made May 20, 2022, sent to the company May 24, 2022, published by CPSC Jun 8, 2022

The product, in the report: Munchkin Sturdy Potty Seat. Grey. 16 x 3.75 x 18.5 inches.

This potty chair is not only wobbly and prone to make children fall when trying to stand up, it is dangerous! The splash guard is made of a plastic that causes the foreskin to stick to it. So when the child tries to stand up, the base of the penis sticks to the plastic and can cause a tear. My son tried to stand up from this seat and fell off the toilet with his penis stuck in the splash guard. His skin tore at the base about 3cm and required stitches. The doctor was patient enough to apply skin glue to avoid stitches. So I am reporting this to let other parents know that this potty seat caused my 3 year old son to get his penis glued back together because of the damage caused. There must be a legal case against this potty seat. I know I am not the only one who’s child was mutilated by it.

Model
15983
Bought from
Amazon
Bought
Mar 1, 2022
Where
Kingsland, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 3, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Munchkin, made or sold by Munchkin Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/6/2022) Munchkin Inc.: We are very sorry to hear about the unfortunate experience the consumer and child had with the Munchkin Sturdy Potty Seat. Munchkin considers consumer safety paramount to our values. Our commitment to product design and manufacturing is critical for assuring all Munchkin products meet or exceed product safety standards. Please note that the Potty Seat was tested by an independent 3rd party laboratory and certified to ensure compliance to all applicable standards and requirements and it met or exceeded these requirements. However, to ensure there are not any anomalies within a product involved in a reported complaint, we always want to get the product back for further evaluation. Without the product sample to evaluate, it would be difficult to determine whether product related factors or human factors played a role in the incident reported by the consumer. We welcome the consumer contacting us to provide further information. Our Customer Satisfaction department operates from 7am to 5pm PST. They can reach them by calling toll-free at 1-800-344-2229.

CPSC report 20220520-563F7-2147356076. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Sources

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Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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Munchkin potty chairs or training seats

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How badly anyone was hurt

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