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The following list of juvenile product recalls is not all inclusive,
nor does it include all categories of consumer products. Recalls
are initiated by an importer or a manufacturer after becoming aware
that the product is or may have a safety concern. Health Canada
works cooperatively with companies to ensure the effective and
efficient removal of hazardous products from the marketplace.
Consumers are advised to contact their nearest Product
Safety Regional Office if they have health or safety concerns
about a particular product. Further
information on purchasing juvenile products, and safe use
of products, can be found on this website.
Also available are juvenile product
recalls from past years, going back to 1995.
Full recall table
(1995-present)
| Date |
December 2006 |
| Company and Product Recalled |
Rockline Industries.
Store and private brand wet wipes:
Parent’s Choice
240ct. Unscented,
Bar code: 0-71287-85823-3
400ct. Unscented,
Bar code: 0-71287-85877-6
Teddy’s Choice
240ct. Scented,
Bar code: 0 60383 74457 1
240ct. Unscented,
Bar code: 0 60383 74456 4
560ct. Unscented,
Bar code: 0 60383 74458 8
Member’s Mark
720ct. Unscented,
Bar code: 6-81131-90060-7
(Club Box)
Simply Kids
160ct. Scented
Bar code: 8-82795-00029-4
160ct. Unscented Bar code: 8-82795-00030-0
Safeway
80ct. Unscented Bar code: 0-58200-79259-1
160ct. Scented Bar code: 0-58200-79240-9
400ct. Unscented Bar code: 0-58200-79224-9
For further details and full release see: www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
December2006/01/c2976.html
|
| Dates Sold |
Approximately 32,000 units of the affected products were sold between Aug. 21 and Nov. 17, 2006. Product is known to have been distributed to Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Loblaws Group (Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, Fortinos, Zehrs, Provigo), Safeway Canada and the Metro Richelieu Group (Super C, Metro, A&P;, Dominion, Loeb, Food Basics). |
| Problem |
Routine product testing that detected the presence of a micro-organism known as Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia). In general, this bacteria poses little medical risk to healthy people. However this bacteria can cause serious infections, including pneumonia and blood infection, in patients with weakened immune systems, chronic lung diseases, or cystic fibrosis. Products contaminated with B.cepacia should not be used on broken skin of babies or young children. Products that are affected may have a bad odour described as sour milk.
|
| Remedy |
Consumers are instructed to dispose or return for refund any product with the affected lot numbers or any wet wipe that has an odour like sour milk.
For more information, call Rockline Industries at 1-866-964-3322
Web Site: www.rocklineind.com |
| Date |
November 2006 |
| Company and Product Recalled |
Gund Inc.
"Baby Gund Woodles" activity toys
The stuffed toy has a rattle inside the body and two wooden rings attached to each arm. The products involved in the recall are:
- Rumba Lion activity toy with style number 58553
- Gazoo Giraffe activity toy with style number 58554
- Wango Horse activity toy with style number 58555
- Tippy Cow activity toy with style number 58556
For US details and picture, see:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07030.html |
| Dates Sold |
Approximately 1,100 units of the toys were sold from June 2005 to November 2005. |
| Problem |
Gund head office has received four reports of wooden rings on the plush toys breaking. The small pieces pose a risk of choking for small children.
|
| Remedy |
Consumers are instructed to immediately take the toys away from children and contact the company for a free replacement toy.
For more information, call Gund at (800) 448 4863 or e-mail the firm at woodles@gund.com Information about this recall also can be found on the firm's Web site at www.gund.com |
| Date |
November 2006 |
| Company and Product Recalled |
Mattel Canada Inc.
The following Polly Pocket! ™ Playsets:
- B2632 Polly Pocket! ™ Polly Place™ Hangin'-Out House™ Playset
- B3158 Polly Pocket! ™ Polly Place™ Treetop Clubhouse™ Playset
- B3201 Polly Pocket! ™ Spa Day
- B7118 Polly Pocket! ™ Pollyplace™ Totally Tiki Diner™ Playset
- G8605 Polly Pocket! ™ Quik-Click™ Boutique
- H1537 Polly Pocket! ™ Quik-Click™ City Pretty Playset
- H1538 Polly Pocket! ™ Quik-Click™ Sporty Style Playset
- H3211 Polly Pocket! ™Totally Zen™ Playset
For further details and full release see:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/ 07039.html |
| Dates Sold |
Approximately 191,000 units of the affected products were sold across Canada from May, 2003 through September, 2006. |
| Problem |
Tiny magnets inside the toys can fall out. Although this toy is intended for children 4 years of age and older, magnets found by younger children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract to each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. This product is unsuitable for young children.
In the US, there have been 170 reports of small magnets from Polly Pocket! ™ detaching from the toys and three reports of serious injuries to children after swallowing more than one magnet. The children, aged 2, 7 and 8 years suffered intestinal perforation and required surgery.
A description of the hazard can be found in the Health Canada small magnet advisory of November 2006:
http://hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/2006/2006_114_e.html |
| Remedy |
Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the toys and contact the company at 1-888-597-6597 for a refund voucher.
Mattel Canada Inc. indicates that product currently on store shelves has been made using a different process which eliminates the problem of the magnets falling out of the products. |
| Date |
November 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
RC2 Brands Inc.,
Learning Curve and The First Years brand toy keys
For details and full release see:
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
November2006/02/c8099.html |
| Dates Sold |
Sold at department stores and independent toy stores nationwide from
August 2005 through October 2006. |
| Problem |
The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which can pose a choking hazard to young children. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and
contact RC2 for a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RC2 at (800)
704-8697 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Learning Curve's Web site at www.learningcurve.com |
| Date |
September 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Pier 1 Imports Inc.,
Ming TV stand
For details and full release see: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/
prhtml06/06255.html |
| Dates Sold |
341 units were sold at Pier 1 Imports stores from August 2005 through February 2006. |
| Problem |
If a consumer leans on the stand's drawer when open, the unit can tilt forward and cause a television on top to slide off, posing a risk of injury or death. The original release was issued following the death of a young child in Québec which occurred when a television fell off the TV stand. |
| Remedy |
Immediately remove televisions or other heavy items from these TV stands. The stands should be returned to Pier 1 Imports for a refund or merchandise credit. Contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 or visit the firm's Web site at www.pier1.com |
| Date |
September 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Playskool USA and Hasbro Canada Corporation of Longueuil, Quebec
TEAM TALKIN' TOOL BENCH(TM) Model No. 07254
For Canadian release:www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
September2006/22/c9034.html
For full CPSC release with photos:www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06
/06266.html |
| Dates Sold |
3,300 units were sold at Zellers stores and various other stores
nationwide from October 2005 through September 2006 for about $40. |
| Problem |
Playskool USA received reports that a 19-month-old
boy and a 2-year-old boy , accidentally suffocated when oversized, plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys became forcefully lodged in their throats. Even though the plastic toy nails are more than 7.6 cm long and 3.2 cm wide -- far larger than what is considered a choking hazard under established safety standards -- Playskool is voluntarily conducting a recall as a precaution. No complaints or injuries have been reported in Canada. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should immediately take the two toy nails away from children and contact Playskool to get information on returning the nails for an equivalent valued product.
Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Playskool toll-free at (800) 509-9554, or log onto www.playskool.com |
| Date |
September 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, CT
LEGO® EXPLORE® Super Trucks (item #3509) (UPC 673419020411)
For full CPSC release with photos: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06262.html |
| Dates Sold |
Approximately 7,600 units were sold across Canada, primarily at Sears, Toys R Us and Zellers, but also at other retailers from 2002 through 2004. |
| Problem |
The truck's wheels can detach, and the axle poses a puncture hazard to children. LEGO has received 2 reports of serious puncture injuries. |
| Remedy |
Consumers are instructed to immediately take the toy away from children and contact the company for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LEGO at (800) 718-1858 anytime, or visit www.LEGO.com |
| Date |
September 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. of Emeryville, CA
"Learn-Around Playground" activity center: item has date code that ends in any letter other than "G" (date code is found on underside of toy, above battery compartment); items 80362 and 80509.
Canadian release: www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
September2006/14/c5985.html
For full CPSC release with photos:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06253.html |
| Dates Sold |
Approximately 7,000 units were sold in Canada across Canada at department stores, toy stores and on-line, July 2005 through August 2006. |
| Problem |
A child's arm can become caught in the activity center's plastic tube. In Canada, LeapFrog has received 6 reports of children's arms becoming caught, resulting in 2 reports of minor scratches and bruises. |
| Remedy |
Consumers are instructed to immediately take the toy away from children and contact the company for a free cap for the tube.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, and between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.leapfrog.com |
| Date |
August 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
School Specialty Publishing of Columbus, OH
The following models of "Ideal" and "Brighter Child" Science Kits: "The Science Search Lab: Light (ISBN 0768228344)" , "All About Electricity" (ISBN 1588456110), "All About Magnets" (ISBN 1588456145), "The Science Search Lab: Electricity" (ISBN 0768228425).
For full CPSC release with photos: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml06/
06240.html |
| Dates Sold |
1,636 units were sold in Canada, predominantly in British Columbia, July 2004 through July 2006. |
| Problem |
The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a burn hazard. |
| Remedy |
Consumers are instructed to immediately take the science kits away from children and return them to retailer or contact the School Specialty for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact School Specialty toll-free at (800) 253-5469 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schoolspecialtypublishing.com |
| Date |
August 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Wild Planet Toys Inc, of San Francisco, CA
"Jet Streamers" pool toy (toy with straight handle)
For full CPSC release with photos: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06248.html |
| Dates Sold |
7,016 units were shipped to Canada and sold from Spring 2004 through August 2006. |
| Problem |
The pool toy can stand upright on the pool posing and impalement hazard. Wild Planet Toys Inc. has not received any reports of injuries in Canada related to the product. |
| Remedy |
Consumers are instructed to immediately take the toy away from children and contact the company for a replacement.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Wild Planet Toys at (800) 247-6570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit Wild Planet's Web site at www.wildplanet.com/jetstreamers or email the firm at: help@wildplanet.com |
| Date |
August 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Quiksilver Inc., Huntington Beach, CA
Girl's "Hide & Seek" Hooded Sweatshirts
For full CPSC release with photos: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06223.html |
| Dates Sold |
369 units were shipped to Canada and sold from November 2005 through January 2006 at various children's clothing retail stores in Ontario, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Quebec. |
| Problem |
A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. Health Canada discourages the use of drawstrings on children's clothing to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings. There have been no reports of injuries or incidents to Health Canada. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should remove the drawstring from the product or return product for refund.
Consumer Contact: For information, consumers should contact Quiksilver Consumer Affairs at (800) 576-4004 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., PT, or e-mail the firm at channels@quiksilver.com |
| Date |
August 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
ALEX®, Northvale, NJ
Children's Cooking Sets with Glass Lids
For full CPSC release with photos: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06226.html |
| Dates Sold |
687 units were potentially sold in Canada September 2005 through April 2006 at retail stores in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and North West Territories. |
| Problem |
The glass pot lids can break, posing a laceration hazard to children. There have been no reports of injuries or incidents to Health Canada.
Cooking sets manufactured after April 1, 2006 have stainless steel lids and are not included in this recall. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should take the glass lids away from children immediately and contact ALEX to receive a free replacement lid set.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call ALEX at (800) 666-2539 from 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at recall@alextoys.com |
| Date |
August 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Quiksilver Inc., Huntington Beach, CA
Children's Lounge Pants
For full CPSC release with photos: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06228.html |
| Dates Sold |
3131 units were shipped to Canada and sold from September 2003 through January 2006. |
| Problem |
These lounge pants may pose a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment. These garments were not labelled or marketed as sleepwear, but because they are children's loungewear, they must meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards. There have been no reports of injuries or incidents to Health Canada. |
| Remedy |
Parents should stop their children from wearing the recalled lounge pants immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If consumers are unable to return their recalled item back to the place of purchase, they should contact the firm.
Consumer Contact: For information, consumers should contact Quiksilver Consumer Affairs at (800) 576-4004 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., PT, or e-mail the firm at channels@quiksilver.com |
| Date |
August 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Kindermusik International Inc., Greensboro, NC
Cage Bell Musical Instrument for Babies
For full CPSC release with photos: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06574.html |
| Dates Sold |
227 units were sold in Canada. All customers have been contacted by the company regarding this recall. |
| Problem |
If the bell inside the instrument was damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard. There have been no reports of injuries or incidents to Health Canada. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should take these instruments away from children until they are examined for the hazard. Consumers were sent instructions on how to examine the cage bell instruments for defects. If defects are found, they were instructed to dispose of the instruments and contact Kindermusik for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Kindermusik International Inc. at (800) 628-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kindermusik.com or e-mail the firm at cagebell@kindermusik.com |
| Date |
July 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Small World Toys, of Culver City, CA
IQ Baby Pillow Soft Activity Blocks, IQ Baby Travelin' Train Blocks, IQ Baby Vroom Vroom Vehicles and Discovery Channel Vroom Vroom Vehicles.
For full CPSC release with photos: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06203.html |
| Dates Sold |
5,656 units were sold in Canada from January 2003 through May 2006 |
| Problem |
The plastic wheels on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. There have been no reports of injuries or incidents to Health Canada. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should stop using the toys immediately and contact Small World Toys for information on how to obtain a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Small World Toys at (800) 421-4153 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the Small World Toys Web site at www.smallworldtoys.com or e-mail the firm at recall@smallworldtoys.com |
| Date |
June 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Simon & Schuster Canada, Markham Ontario
"Curious Buddies, Hello Curious Buddies!" cloth pop-up books intended for children aged 3 to 18 months.
For full CPSC release with photos: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06189.html |
| Dates Sold |
330 units were sold in Canada through independent retailers and through Indigo and Amazon on-line from October 2005 through May 2006 |
| Problem |
The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children. The company has received one report of a child chewing off the felt arms and legs of the pop-up character. |
| Remedy |
Consumers are instructed to cut off the felt components from the pop-up character and return them to Simon & Schuster for a replacement book.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Simon & Schuster: 1-800-732-9531 or
www.simonsays.com/content/
index.cfm?PID=523088&tab=25 |
| Date |
June 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
H & M, Toronto, Ontario
Girl's water shoes
For full CPSC release with photos: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06186.html |
| Dates Sold |
343 units were sold in Canada through H& M stores from March 2005 through May 2006 |
| Problem |
Though these shoes are marketed for use around water for traction, they become extremely slippery when wet. This poses a risk of slipping and falling on smooth, hard surfaces such as tile. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should stop using these shoes and immediately return them to any H&M store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Call H&M toll free at (877) 439-6261 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit H&M's Web site at www.hm.com |
| Date |
June 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Éditions Gladius International
Dora the Explorer Bingo Game model number GLA 9262. |
| Dates Sold |
Approximately 5,000 Dora the Explorer Bingo games were sold at Wal-Mart and Toys R Us stores across Canada, and Zellers, Sears and various shops in Quebec, from September 2005 to June 2006. |
| Problem |
The age recommendation shown on the box of two to six years is incorrect. The game is appropriate for children aged three to six years. The game contains small pieces that are a choking hazard for young children. |
| Remedy |
Consumers are urged to keep the item out of children's reach until the children are three years of age or older and are no longer mouthing objects. If customers have any other questions or concerns, they may contact Éditions Gladius International at
1-800-804-5998. |
| Date |
May 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc. of Vancouver B.C.
'Sandra' cribs, model number 04530-32N+ manufactured in Indonesia.
For full release and picture: www.newswire.ca/en/ releases/archive/June2006/02/c2927.html |
| Dates Sold |
Approximately 1200 of these products were sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores from July 2005 to December 2005. |
| Problem |
This crib model was found to have openings between spindles that could potentially allow a child's body to pass through and result in strangulation. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should contact Stork Craft to obtain replacement end boards. For additional information, contact Stork Craft at 1-800-274-0277 between 7AM to 3PM PST, Monday to Friday. |
| Date |
May 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, California.
Metal charms included as a free giveaway in certain Shirley Temple movie DVDs.
For Canadian release: www.newswire.ca/
en/releases/archive/May2006/05/c3986.html
For full CPSC release with photos: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06156.html |
| Dates Sold |
9816 DVDs containing a total of 19,256 charms were distributed in Canada through Wal-Mart, Best Buy and HMV from August 2005 through early May 2006. |
| Problem |
The charms contain high levels of lead and could cause lead poisoning if mouthed or swallowed by a child. Continuing exposure to high concentrations of lead can result in death. There have been no reports of injuries. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should immediately take the recalled charms away from children and contact the firm for information on how to return the charms only, and to receive a free DVD.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fox Home Entertainment toll-free at (877) 541-2229 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dvdcharmrecall.com |
| Date |
May 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Marvel Education Co., of New York, N.Y.
Cordless Push Button Toy Telephones
For full CPSC release with photos:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06152.html |
| Dates Sold |
Fifty-three units were distributed to 2 accounts located in Ontario and sold from January 2004 to February 2006. |
| Problem |
The push buttons can detach and are small components which can be a choking hazard. There have been no reports of injuries. |
| Remedy |
Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the product and contact Marvel Education Co. for a replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Marvel Education Co.: 1-866-460-8769 or marvel_ed@yahoo.com |
| Date |
April 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.J. and Mega Bloks Inc., Montreal, QC have announced a Toy Replacement Program for Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets. This is not a recall, but an effort to ensure the product is used as recommended by children 6 years of age and over.
For full release and picture:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06127.html
|
| Dates Sold |
These products are sold at Wal-Mart, Toys R Us and other toy and arts and crafts stores nationwide. These magnetic building sets have been sold since September 2003. |
| Problem |
Tiny magnets inside the plastic building pieces and rods can fall out. Magnets found by
young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract to each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. This product is unsuitable for young children. |
| Remedy |
These products are not safe for use by children who are less than three years of age, or older children who still mouth objects. If the child is not the recommended age of 6 years or older, consumers should stop using the magnetic sets and return the sets to Rose Art for a free replacement product suitable for young children under the age of 6 years. Consumers should be sure to keep all small magnets out of the hands of children who mouth objects, especially young children. For additional information, contact Rose Art at (800) 779-7122 or visit Rose Art's Web site at: www.roseart.com |
| Date |
Mar 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Reebok Canada
Heart-shaped charm bracelet
For Canadian release:
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
March2006/27/c6329.html
(Photo: www.rbk.com/ca/news/Bracelet_Recall.htm |
| Dates Sold |
Approximately 6,140 bracelets provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children's footwear and has been sold in Canada since June 2004. |
| Problem |
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. Reebok has received a report of a death caused by lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok at:
800-668-1800 (for English) or 800-387-5736 (for French) between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
or visit Reebok's Web site at:
www.rbk.com/ca/default.htm |
| Date |
Mar 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Kids Preferred LLC, of Dayton, N.J.
Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles
For full CPSC release with photos:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06126.html |
| Dates Sold |
Approximately 68 units were sold to 13 specialty shops in Ontario and Quebec, from September 2005 to January 2006. These shops have been notified of the recall and have been provided with a poster for in-store display. |
| Problem |
The hubcaps on the toy's plastic wheels can detach. Kids Preferred is not aware of any injuries related to the defect. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should immediately take toy away from children and contact Kids Preferred for full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm by email: nicole@kidspreferred.com |
| Date |
Mar 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Brio-Scanditoy Inc. is recalling
BRIO, Pull-along Snail (Item #30368)
For
full release and picture:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06108.html |
| Dates Sold |
380 units were sold to 41 Canadian
retailers from September 2005 to January 2006. |
| Problem |
A small bell can be released
from a rattle component of the toy posing a choking hazard
to young children. |
| Remedy |
Immediately take toy away from
child and contact BRIO for replacement at: 1-888-274-6869. |
| Date |
Mar 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Maison Joseph Battat Ltee.
and Costco Canada are recalling children's makeup toy under
the name "Belle Cosmetic", Item number BC1158H, UPC
0 62243 13263 4 |
| Dates Sold |
A total of 3741 items were
distributed to Costco Canada in 2004. |
| Problem |
Please remove the pink "Face
color" from the toy and dispose of it immediately. Bacteria
is growing in this component and represents a potential safety
hazard. |
| Remedy |
Any consumer who has purchased
this product is asked to return it to the store for credit,
or dispose it immediately.
For further information, contact Battat at 1-800-361-7899
Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM ET
Maison Joseph Battat Ltd., 8440 Darnly Road, Montréal, Qué.
H4T 1M4 |
| Date |
Feb 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
International Playthings
Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. is recalling iPlay My First Mobile
Phones, (Toy Mobile Phones).
For full release and picture: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06099.html |
| Dates Sold |
3712 items were sold in Canada
from August 2002 through November 2005. |
| Problem |
The phone's yellow antenna
can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should take the
toy away from children immediately and can contact International
Playthings for a free replacement toy.
Company's toll free
number: 1-800-445-8347
www.intplay.com/RecalliPlayG02073.htm |
| Date |
Feb 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Hasbro Canada Inc. and Milton
Bradley are recalling Chicken Limbo Electronic Party Games.
The recalled "Chicken Limbo" is a plastic electronic
game consisting of two red vertical poles set in yellow
bases and an orange horizontal bar with a plastic white
chicken at the center of the bar. The game is intended
for children age 4 and up.
For full release and picture: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06096.html |
| Dates Sold |
About 28,400 were sold at discount
department and toy stores nationwide from June 2005 through
January 2006. |
| Problem |
The game's two side poles may
not fit into their bases properly making the game unstable.
This can cause the game to completely fall apart if touched,
hitting children playing the game as well as bystanders. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should take the
recalled Chicken Limbo game away from children immediately
and contact Milton Bradley to receive a free repair kit.
The kit contains two yellow plastic replacement side poles
to stabilize the toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Milton
Bradley at 1-800-327-8264 anytime, or visit the firm's Web
site at www.miltonbradley.com |
| Date |
Feb 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Provo Craft & Novelty
Inc., is recalling Art Accentz™ Changlz™ Metal
Charms
For full release and pictures, see: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06093.html or www.recall.provocraft.com/ |
| Dates Sold |
Approximately 364 items were
distributed from April 2004 through July 2005. |
| Problem |
The recalled charms contain
high levels of lead. If ingested, the charms may pose a serious
risk of lead poisoning to children. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should immediately
discard these items and ensure any charms being used are
not accessible to children. |
| Date |
Jan 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
The First Years, a subsidiary of RC2 Corporation, is recalling liquid-filled teethers.
Some designs have printed graphics while others have floating internal characters.
- Disney® Days of Hunny Soft Cool Ring Teether--Style#
Y1447
- Disney® Soft Cool Ring Teether--Style# Y1470
- The First Years® Floating Friends Teether-- Style# Y1474
- Sesame Beginnings™ Chill & Chew Teether-- Style# Y1577
|
| Dates Sold |
The teethers are sold nationwide including major retailers, grocery, drug and specialty stores from July 2005 to January 2006. |
| Problem |
The liquid inside the teethers may contain bacteria which can cause serious illness in children if the teether is punctured and the liquid from the teether is ingested. |
| Remedy |
Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately. For additional information, consumers can visit: www.thefirstyears.com or call The First Years Parent Service Centre at 1-866-725-4407. |
| Date |
Jan 2006 |
| Company and
Product Recalled |
Fisher-Price® Laugh & Learn
Musical Learning Chair™
English: Model #H4609 & French: Model #H7168. The model
number is on the underside of the seat.
For full release and picture: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06068.html |
| Dates Sold |
Approximately 29,100 were sold
in Canada between May 2005 to January 2006. Canadian retailers
include: Toys"R"Us, National Grocers, Walmart, West fair, Sears
(catalogue), Zellers, Sears (retail), London Drugs, The Loyalty
Group stores, and the Bay. |
| Problem |
The hazards are strangulation and entrapment. Fisher-Price has received, in total, three reports of entrapment (one from Canada). There have been no reports of serious injuries or incidents requiring medical treatment. |
| Remedy |
Consumers are advised to immediately take the chair away from children and to call Fisher-Price for a free parts kit. Retailers have been directed to return product to Mattel Canada Inc. Letters informing of the recall are being sent to all known owners.
Contact Fisher-Price at (866) 552-3914 or visit the Web site:
www.service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp |
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