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Archived – “Pirates of the Caribbean” Medallion Squeeze Light with leather strap
- Starting date:
- October 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- October 1, 2007
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys, Jewellery
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001573
Affected products
"Pirates of the Caribbean" Medallion Squeeze Light with leather strap
Product description
The recall involves "Pirates of the Caribbean" medallion squeeze lights, which is gold-coloured and it is attached to a leather strap and metal clasp. The UPC is 39800-02242
For the complete press release and pictures, see:
Eveready Battery Co. Recalls Toy Flashlights Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The "Pirates of the Caribbean" Skull Keychain Light is not included in this recall.
Hazard identified
Tests of the paint used on the leather strap have produced results evidencing a lead content in excess of the amount permitted by the Hazardous Products Act. Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries with this product.
Lead is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects. To date, there have been no reports of lead poisoning in Canada from the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 10,500 units were sold in Canada
Time period sold
Between September 2006 and August 2007.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Energizer Canada Inc.
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What you should do
Consumers should take the recalled squeeze light away from children immediately and contact the firm to receive a voucher for another Energizer-brand product.
For additional information, contact Eveready at 1-800-925-0628 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. eastern time Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at Eveready Company.