Warning
1996-34
May 17, 1996
Puppy and Friends and Kitty and Friends Colour and Contrast Crib books recalled
OTTAWA - Health Canada is warning consumers that two crib books sold under the two titles: "Kitty and Friend" and "Puppy and Friend" may contain a sharp pin. The books were sold in retail stores under the Playskool name, which is licensed by Dutton Children's Books, a division of Penguin U.S.A. and distributed by Reed Books and Editions Phidal Inc.
The books consist of five attached fabric panels. There is a picture of a dog or a cat on the front cover. Each panel has a black and white picture on one side and a colour picture on the other side. When the book is unfolded, the pictures are displayed on a 60 cm by 13 cm banner designed to fasten to the side of the crib/playpen with velcroTM.
During the manufacturing process, a straight pin may have inadvertently been left in the cloth book. The pin could cause a skin puncture or injury if swallowed. The books do not meet toy regulations as they can contain a small sharp part.
Importers have initiated a recall of the cloth books which were sold in retail stores across Canada since November 1995.
Health Canada is aware of one case in Canada where the pin was found. No injuries or deaths have been reported to Health Canada.
Health Canada advises consumers to stop using the books and contact their retailer for identification purposes.
For more information, consumers should contact the nearest regional Product Safety office of Health Canada.
- Vancouver (604) 666-5003
- Hamilton (905) 572-2845
- Edmonton (403) 495-2480
- Montreal (514) 646-1353
- Calgary (403) 292-5613
- Quebec (418) 648-4327
- Saskatoon (306) 975-4028
- Moncton (506) 851-6638
- Winnipeg (204) 983-5490
- Dartmouth (902) 426-8300
- Toronto (416) 973-4705
- St.John's (709) 772-5536
Information:
Bonnie Fox-McIntyre/Monique Renaud-Gagné
Health Canada
(613) 957-1588
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