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Consumer product recall

Chandelle Multi-Lilac Feather Boa

Starting date:
May 27, 2010
Posting date:
May 27, 2010
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Flammability Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500002311

Affected products

Chandelle Multi-Lilac Feather Boa

Product description

This recall involves Chandelle Multi-Lilac Feather Boas sold under the brand "Great Pretenders" by Creative Education of Canada, Inc. The feather boa is purple, pink and white, and can be identified by the UPC 771877209109 and SKU number 20910. The SKU number is shown on the cardboard card attached to the product.

Hazard identified

Testing done by Health Canada has revealed that the feather boa does not meet the requirements for textile flammability under Canadian law.

The feather boa could easily catch fire if exposed to a flame or other ignition source such as a match, lighter, candle, stove element or spark from a fireplace and cause burns to consumers.

Neither Health Canada nor Creative Education of Canada, Inc. has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this feather boa.

Number sold

Approximately 216 of the recalled products were sold at various independent stores across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from July 2009 to May 2010.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Creative Education of Canada, Inc.
Point Edward
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled feather boa and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information, consumers may contact Creative Education of Canada, Inc. at 1-800-982-2642 or 1-519-337-5685 (extension 103) between 8:30 AM to 4 PM ET or visit Creative Education's website.