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Juvenile Product Recalls
Provided by Health Canada
Legal Disclaimer
The mandate of the Product Safety Program is to regulate and monitor compliance of the advertisement, sale and importation of hazardous or potentially hazardous products that are not covered by other legislation and to provide clients with safety information. This legal mandate is derived from the Hazardous Products Act , for those products scheduled in the Act, and in the case of cosmetics, is derived from the Food and Drugs Act , and also implies a duty of care for unregulated products.
A company should initiate a recall if a consumer product does not comply with legislation in Canada, or poses an unacceptable risk to the health and safety of consumers or users of the product. Recalling Consumer Products - A Guide for Industry covers the basic steps to removing unsafe products quickly and completely from the market [ HTML] [ PDF].
Note: If a company wishes to recall a food or drug product, please refer to the Health Products and Food Branch .
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) [ HTML] [ PDF] (322K)
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May 2005
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Company and Product Recalled
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Children's Folding Chair by Atico International USA Inc.
For full press release:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05163.html
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Dates Sold
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A total of 8622 chairs were shipped to Katz Pharmacy Group Canada Ltd., Ontario (Aug. 1, 2002) and London Drugs Ltd., British Columbia (July 10, 2003).
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Problem
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The chair can collapse and result in pinching, cutting or finger tip amputations.
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Remedy
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Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs.
The Atico toll-free number is accessible from Canada: 1-877-546-4835.
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Date
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May 2005
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Company and Product Recalled
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Sears Baby brand multipurpose chenille baby blanket and a coral fleece baby by Sears Canada Inc.
For full press release:
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
May2005/06/c5744.html
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Dates Sold
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Sold at Sears department stores throughout March and April, 2005.
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Problem
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The fibers from blankets can come out easily with a gentle pull creating a possible choking hazard for children under age three.
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Remedy
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Consumers should stop using it immediately and return it as soon as possible to a Sears department store for a full refund.
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Date
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April 2005
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Company and Product Recalled
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Mini Beads & Balls, Twists & Turns Toy (Abacus Toy) by Sears Canada and Samko® Sales Ltd.
The Mini Beads abacus toy is made up of 10 coloured beads on plastic coated wires that twist and turn on a wooden base measuring approximately 2 x 4 inches. The UPC item number for the toy is 070616008059.
For full press release:
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
April2005/22/c9226.html
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Dates Sold
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It was sold in selected Sears department stores between Fall 2004 and Spring 2005 for $2.99.
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Problem
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It has been found that the lead content in the paint on the yellow ball is not within industry standard, posing a possible health hazard to young children.
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Remedy
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Consumers should take the toy away from young children immediately and return it to a Sears department store for a full refund.
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Date
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April 2005
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Company and Product Recalled
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"My First Crayon-Ball" and "My First Crayon-Ball Activity Set" products by The Baja Products Inc.
For full release:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05153.html
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Dates Sold
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Sold in Canada at Linens N Things. They received one shipment of 528 units in July 2004. All of the product has been sold.
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Problem
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The small crayon balls can break loose from the plastic base of the product and this can pose a choking hazard to young children.
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Remedy
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Consumers can call the Baja Products Inc. toll-free number at: 1-800-556-3674.
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Date
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April 2005
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Company and Product Recalled
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Children’s Fishing Poles by W.C. Bradley/ZEBCO Holdings Inc.
The fishing poles feature pictures of the following cartoon characters on the reels: from Nickelodeon's Spongebob Squarepants® are Spongebob, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks; Nick Jr.'s Dora the Explorer®; Disney's Tigger; and the Cast of Nickelodeon's Rocket Power®.
"ZEBCO®" and "Floating Catch 'Em Kit™" are written on the handles of these poles with the exception of the Rocket Power poles. The Rocket Power poles have "Rocket Power" written on the rod. Products purchased between August 2001 and March 2005 are subject to this recall. Products purchased after April 1, 2005 with a date code on the rod (near the handle) are not subject to this recall.
For full release:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05155.html
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Dates Sold
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A total of 62,516 units of 9 different products were sold in Canada between 2002 and 2005. Canadian retailers include Canadian Tire, Wal-Mart Canada, Toys R Us Canada, 4 Star Outdoor Products, and various small fishing dealers.
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Problem
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The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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Remedy
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Call Zebco at 1-800-444-5581 Ext. 6217 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm CT) Monday through Friday for information regarding a replacement of this product or go online to: www.Zebco.com/recall
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Date
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March 2005
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Company and Product Recalled
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Toddler Beds by Graco Children's Products and Elfe Juvenile Products of Montréal.
The toddler beds are white plastic and steel with opening between the slats in the guard rails and footboard. The beds were sold under the names "Cozy Toddler Bed", "Glow-in-the-Dark Toddler Bed", and "Classic Toddler Bed". There is a label on the guard rail or leg containing one of the following model numbers; 8824, 8828 or 8833 with a serial number and the manufacturer's address.
For full release:
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
March2005/28/c9072.html
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Dates Sold
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25,985 units were sold in Canada at juvenile product and department stores nationwide from February 1994 through March 2001.
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Problem
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A child's arm, leg or foot can become entrapped between the slats in the guard rails or footboard. This can result in broken bones, sprains & other injuries to young children.
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Remedy
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Consumers should remove the guard rails from the recalled Graco toddler beds immediately and call Elfe Juvenile Products, the Canadian distributor for Graco Children's Products in Canada at 800-667-8184 to receive a free retrofit kit. The kit includes custom designed mesh coverings that must be attached to the guard rails and footboard to prevent entrapment. The mesh coverings will be available in 6 to 8 weeks.
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Date
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March 2005
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Company and Product Recalled
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Toddler boys top/pant set, sold exclusively at Sears under the Sears Baby brand label.
The top was offered in light blue and in red with a plastic fire truck appliqué/image on the front together with blue jeans for toddler boys 16 to 30 pounds. The item number located on the care tag on the neck of the top is 46539.
For full release;
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
March2005/01/c9824.html
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Dates Sold
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Unknown
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Problem
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The plastic fire truck image on the front of the top may break off in pieces creating a potential choking hazard.
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Remedy
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Customers who purchased the top/pant set should return the top as soon as possible to their nearest Sears retail store for a full refund.
Sears Canada has immediately pulled the item off sale and will be posting signs in all of its retail stores to advise customers of this safety notice.
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Date
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March 2005
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Company and Product Recalled
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Metal charms sold at Michaels stores (supplied by Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc.)
The recalled charms were sold as decorations for greeting cards and gift bags but were also used to make necklaces and bracelets.
The charms are mostly silver-colour, made in China and sold in packages of two to 12 pieces.
For full release:
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
April2005/06/c2971.html
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Dates Sold
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88,000 of the charms had been sold between July 2002 and February 2005 exclusively at Michaels craft stores in Canada.
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Problem
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They contain high levels of lead which may be harmful if mouthed by children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
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Remedy
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Consumers are urged to take the charms from children and contact the company at 800-873-5506 or e-mail
charmsrecall@horizongroupusa.com to receive a refund. The Canadian recall is being handled by Hirschberg.
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Date
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Feb 2005
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Company and Product Recalled
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Trampolines and “FunRing” Trampoline enclosures by Jumpking Inc.® of Mesquite, Texas. Jumpking Inc. and the US CPSC have announced the recall of roughly 1 million 14-foot and 15-foot trampolines sold from July 1999 through February 2004 and approximately 296,000 "Fun Ring" enclosures sold separately or with the Jumpking trampolines from July 2001 through December 2003. Welds on the frames of the trampolines can break during use resulting in falls and possible injuries. The mounting brackets of the "FunRing" enclosures have sharp edges, which can cause lacerations.
For full release;
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05092.html
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Dates Sold
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Approximately 110,000 trampolines and 9,000 "Fun Ring" enclosures were sold in Canada at Walmart, Sam's Club, and Tomko Sports from July 1999 through December 2003.
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Problem
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Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, resulting in falls and possible injuries.
Additionally, the mounting brackets of the FunRing enclosures have sharp edges, which can cause lacerations.
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Remedy
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Consumers should stop using the trampolines and/or the enclosures, and contact Jumpking to receive free repair kits.
To order the repair kits or for more information, contact Offspring Recreational Products Inc. toll-free at (877) 746-5867 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the company’s Web site at www.offspringenterprises.ca
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Date
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Feb 2005
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Company and Product Recalled
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Playtex Hip Hammock (cloth baby carrier/sling, Model number 05300) by Playtex Limited of Mississauga, Ontario.
The recall was also conducted in the US in conjunction with the CPSC. Two other products included in this recall were not sold in Canada.
For full CPSC release and picture;
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05117.html
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Dates Sold
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Approximately 250 units have been sold to consumers in Canada.
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Problem
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The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
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Remedy
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Stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier for a replacement.
Consumers should contact Playtex Products Inc., at (800) 522-8230 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the carrier for a free replacement.
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Date
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Feb 2005
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Company and Product Recalled
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Winnie the Pooh Plate Set with plastic fork and spoon by Giftco Inc.
Fork has white plastic prongs and a blue & white checkered pattern on the handle with an image of Tigger.
For full release and picture;
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05540.html
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Dates Sold
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288 of these items were sold in British Columbia.
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Problem
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The plastic fork prongs in the plate set can break posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Remedy
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Stop using the fork immediately. Return just the fork or the entire plate set to Giftco for a full refund or consumers can just throw the fork away. For more information, call Giftco at 888-448-6728 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.
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Date
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Jan 2005
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Company and Product Recalled
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Step2® Toddler Swing™ model numbers 7336KR and 733604 by The Step 2 Co., of Ohio.
For full release and picture;
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05077.html
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Dates Sold
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An unknown number of these swings were sold in Canada.
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Problem
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The product has been recalled due to a falling hazard. The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
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Remedy
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Consumers can contact the company at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site www.step2.com for information on how to receive a free replacement 5-point harness and swing support straps.
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