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Archived – Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top
- Starting date:
- November 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- November 1, 2007
- 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-500001595
Affected products
Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top
Product description
The recalled spinning top is primarily metal and has wooden handles. The top is printed with Winnie-the-Pooh characters. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.
Hazard identified
Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead.
Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. There have been no reported injuries.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the following Healthy Canadians page: Reduce your exposure to lead.
Number sold
66 of the Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Tops were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
Sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through November 2003 for about $12.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Schylling Associates Inc.
Rowley
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-541-2929
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
For additional information, contact Schylling at 1-800-767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.