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Archived – Duck Family Collectable Wind-Up Toy
- Starting date:
- November 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- November 1, 2007
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001596
Affected products
Duck Family Collectable Wind-Up Toy
Product description
The recalled Duck Family consists of a large wind-up duck, which pulls three little ducks. They are made of tin and are primarily yellow in color.
Hazard identified
Surface paints on the ducks contain excessive levels of lead.
Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. There have been no reported injuries.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the following Healthy Canadians page: Reduce your exposure to lead.
Number sold
84 of the Duck Family Collectable Wind-Up Toys were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
Sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for about $8.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Schylling Associates Inc.
Rowley
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-541-2929
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
For additional information, contact Schylling at 1-800-767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.