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Consumer product recall

Archived - Learning Pots & Pans™ by Fisher-Price®

Starting date:
August 1, 2008
Posting date:
August 1, 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-500001746

Affected products

« Learning Pots & Pans™ » by Fisher-Price®

Product description

A colourful set of stacking pots and pans with a lid and shape-sorting blocks, featuring lights and sounds; the product operates using 3 "AA" batteries; manufacturer indicates ages 6-36 months. Only English product was affected by this recall, English model # G6685 and UPC 027084 17891 3.

Hazard identified

Missing screws in the blue pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Health Canada has not received reports of injuries or incidents to Canadians related to the use of this toy.

Number sold

Approximately 2400 toys were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The toys were sold from October 2007 until August 2008 at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China

Companies

Importer
Fisher-Price Canada
Mississauga
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children.

Consumers should examine the bottom of the blue pan, which should contain six screws. If all six screws are installed, no further action is necessary. If any of the screws are missing, the consumer should contact Fisher-Price® to arrange to return the product for a $25 CDN voucher.

For additional information, or to request your product voucher, consumers may contact Fisher-Price® at 888-521-0820 or visit the firm's website at Mattel Customer Service.