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Archived - Toy Machine Gun
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001741
Affected products
Toy Machine Gun
Product description
Plastic toy machine gun with sound; army green/camouflage motif; item no. K8351; UPC# 061541083518.
Hazard identified
Testing by Health Canada revealed that the surface paint on the toy machine gun contains lead in the excess of the allowable limit. 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: Reduce your exposure to lead
Number sold
Approximately 4,400 of the recalled toys were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The toys were sold from June 2007 to July 2008 at dollar stores nationwide.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Symak Sales Co. Inc.
St-Laurent
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and safely dispose of it.
Consumers may contact the importer, Symak Sales Co. Inc., at 1-514-336-8780 directly if they have any concerns or further inquiries or visit the firm's Web site at: symaksales.com