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Archived – Party Blast Silly String
- Starting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Labelling and Packaging
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001818
Affected products
Party Blast Silly String
Product description
This recall involves the novelty decoration product, Party Blast Silly String. It is sold in a 3 ounce container with UPC # 00724328796505.
Hazard identified
Health Canada has established that the silly string does not have all of the mandatory labelling required under Canadian law.
The recalled silly string lacks the symbols and warnings required for explosive products. The lack of labelling information and warnings could lead to serious injury.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this silly string.
Number sold
Approximately 2,287 containers of the recalled silly string were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from August 2008 to September 2008 at Michaels Stores across Canada.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Michaels Stores Inc.
Irving
Texas
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled silly string.
Consumers may return the recalled product to Michaels for a full refund.
For additional information, consumers may contact Michaels Stores Inc. at 1-800-642-4235, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time.