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Battat B. FunKeys Toy / Parents Magazine Electronic Keys
- Starting date:
- August 2, 2011
- Posting date:
- August 2, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002619
Joint Recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and the Maison Joseph Battat Ltee
Affected products
Battat B. FunKeys Toy / Parents Magazine Electronic Keys
Product description
This recall involves a keychain toy that plays electronic sounds and contains three keys, a mini flashlight, and a belt clip. The toy is intended for children ages 6 months and up. This recall involves only two batches with the codes: 010810 or 063010.
| Model Number | Colour | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| BX1001Z | Red | 062243 228818 |
| BX1000Z | Green | 062243 228801 |
Hazard identified
The metal toy keys and the plastic key ring can break, posing a choking hazard.
The US CPSC has received 31 incidents of either key or key ring breakage.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these FunKeys toys.
Number sold
Approximately 3,600 units of the recalled FunKeys toys were sold across Canada.
Approximately 1,075,600 units of the recalled FunKeys toys were sold In the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled FunKeys toys were sold from 2006 to April 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Maison Joseph Battat Ltd.
8440 Darnley Road
Montréal
H4T 1M4
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-361-7899
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled FunKeys toys away from children. Consumers may contact Maison Joseph Battat Ltd. to receive a free replacement key.
For more information, consumers may contact Maison Joseph Battat Ltd. at 1-800-361-7899 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.