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Archived – Flashing Ducks
- Starting date:
- February 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- December 31, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001643
Affected products
Flashing Ducks
Product description
Small rubber ducks wearing different "costumes" including: top hat and bow tie; hat and pearls; sailor outfit; lifeguard outfit; etc. Item# NV546.
Two contact points (silver pins) on the bottom of the toy allow the duck to light up when touched.
Hazard identified
Sampling and testing by Health Canada revealed that a small metal rod can separate from the toy. The rod poses a choking hazard to young children.
Number sold
Approximately 2,400 toys sold in Canada.
Time period sold
Sold at specialty and discount stores nationwide.
Companies
- Importer
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Handee Products Inc.
Montreal
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately remove the toys from young children.
The company has recalled the toys from the marketplace.
Consumers may visit the company's website.