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Archived - Toy Tool Set
- 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
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001750
Affected products
Toy Tool Set
Product description
The plastic toy tool set includes a hammer, pliers, saw and wrench. The toys are packaged in a plastic bag and are intended for children ages 3 and up.
The package has "Toys" written across the top and it indicates "3 & Up" as the recommended age.
Hazard identified
Testing by Health Canada revealed that the surface paint on the toy contains lead in 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: It's Your Health: Lead and Human Health.
Number sold
The number sold in Canada is not known at this time.
Time period sold
The time period during which this toy was sold is not known at this time.
Companies
- Importer
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Viner Import, Export & Distributing
Winnipeg
Manitoba
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children and safely dispose of it with regular household trash so that it cannot be reused.