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Archived – Wooden Number Puzzle
- Starting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001817
Affected products
Wooden Number Puzzle
Product description
The recalled puzzle consists of ten wooden multi-coloured numbers, from 0 to 9, and a wooden board with cut-outs for the number pieces. The puzzle was sold under item number 08-0802112.
Hazard identified
Health Canada has established that the number "1" puzzle piece presents a choking hazard to young children due to its small size.
Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this wooden number puzzle.
Number sold
Approximately 13,306 of the recalled wooden number puzzles were sold at Dollarama stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled wooden number puzzles were sold from July 2007 to October 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Dollarama Inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
Tel: 1-888-755-1006
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the wooden number puzzle away from children.
For more information, consumers may contact Dollarama customer service at 1-888-755-1006 ext. 1000.