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Archived - “Pop Up Toy” by Galt
- 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
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500001729
Affected products
"Pop Up Toy" by Galt
Product description
Wooden block with 4 pop up pegs (spring action) of the following colours: red, blue, yellow and green; packaging indicates age classification: from 12 months; product reference no. AO138L; UPC 5011979101389.
Hazard identified
Testing by Health Canada revealed that the surface paint on the toy contains barium in excess of the allowable limit.
Some forms of barium are safely used in medical and commercial applications, while other forms of barium can be toxic, causing adverse health effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and cramps as well as more severe symptoms. Children's toys coated with paint containing barium, in excess of the allowable limit, are strictly prohibited in Canada.
Health Canada has not received reports of illness or injury to Canadians related to the use of this toy.
Number sold
The exact number of toys sold in Canada is not known.
Time period sold
The toys have been sold in Canada since approximately 1979 at various toy, educational and variety stores nationwide.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Dynamic Learning Toys
Scarborough
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-416-293-2049
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What you should do
Consumer should immediately take the toy away from children.
Consumers who purchased their toy before December 2006 are asked to dispose of the toy in an appropriate manner. Consumers who purchased their toy between January 2007 and August 2008 may return the toy where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers may contact Dynamic Learning Toys at 1-416-293-2049.