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Archived – Tinker Bell™ Wand
- Starting date:
- May 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- May 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-500001693
Affected products
Tinker Bell™ Wand
Product description
The recalled Tinker Bell™ Wand is green and it lights up and sounds when a button in the handle is pressed.
The top of the wand has white plastic flowers, a green bow, and a pin with Tinker Bell's™ face on it.
Hazard identified
The paint on the pearl beads in the flowers of the wands 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 this toy.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the following Healthy Canadians page : Reduce your exposure to lead.
Number sold
99 Tinker Bell™ Wands were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
Sold at Disney® Stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007.
Companies
- Retailer
- Disney Store
- Importer
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Hoop Retail Stores LLC
Secaucus
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
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Disney Store
Pasadena
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children.
Consumers may return the toy to any Disney® Store for a full refund.
For additional information, consumers may contact Disney® Store toll-free at (866) 902-2798 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site.