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Archived – “Stacking Train” by Melissa and Doug
- Starting date:
- September 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- September 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001753
Affected products
"Stacking Train" by Melissa and Doug
Product description
18 piece set of brightly coloured interchangeable stacking pieces; only batch number GY1207 is involved in this recall; product packaging indicates for ages 2+; item no. 572; UPC # 000772005722.
Hazard identified
Testing by Health Canada revealed that the surface paint on batch number GY1207 of the wooden stacking train 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
Approximately 1,146 of the toys were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The toys were sold from February 2008 until September 2008 at various toy, educational and variety stores nationwide.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Melissa & Doug Inc.
Westport
Connecticut
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-203-762-4500
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children.
Consumers may return their toy to the place of purchase, or contact Melissa & Doug at 203-762-4500 for an exchange.