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Frog Squeeze Toys by Dollar Novelties
- Starting date:
- January 26, 2009
- Posting date:
- January 26, 2009
- 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-500001895
Affected products
Frog Squeeze Toys by Dollar Novelties
Product description
This recall involves soft, green, plastic squeeze toys in the shape of frogs that were sold in packages of four. A small squeaker reed is embedded in the underside of each frog. Each package contains one large frog and three small frogs. The large frog measures approximately 13 cm (5 inches) in length and the small frogs measure approximately 5 cm (2 inches) in length. The toy is identified by item no. 000106.
Hazard identified
Testing by Health Canada has revealed that the squeaker inside the frogs can be easily removed; these small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Health Canada has not received any reports of injuries or incidents related to the use of these toys.
Number sold
Approximately 84 packages of the recalled squeeze toys were sold at various dollar stores in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Time period sold
The recalled squeeze toys were sold from October 2008 to November 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Dollar Novelties Import Inc.
Calgary
Alberta
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled squeeze toy away from children and dispose of it in their regular household garbage.
For additional information, consumers may contact Dollar Novelties Import Inc. at 1-403-802-1398.