Archived – Metal push-pin badges

Product description

Metal push-pins in the shape of a badge with a red Canadian flag and raised metal text "Canada JUNIOR CBSA-ASFC" with a blue background. The push-pin is approximately 28 mm wide and 33 mm long. These metal push-pin badges were given to children as part of a promotional initiative by the Canada Border Services Agency.

Hazard identified

Sampling and testing by Health Canada revealed that the surface paint on the metal badges contains excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Health Canada has not received reports of illness or injury to Canadians related to the use of these products. Because of the small surface area covered by the paint, the risk of lead exposure through swallowing or mouthing of the item is low.

For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the following Healthy Canadians page: Reduce your exposure to lead

Similar plastic badges were also distributed. The plastic badges were made in Canada and were purchased from a different supplier. These plastic badges are not part of this recall at this time. They will be tested by Health Canada for total lead levels.

Number sold

The Canada Border Services Agency distributed, free of charge, approximately 9,000 metal badges as part of a promotion in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

Time period sold

From spring 2006 to September 2007.

Companies

Distributor

Canada Border Services Agency