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Groupe Boyz Inc. recalls TAG brand sleepers and baby clothes
- Starting date:
- November 10, 2017
- Posting date:
- November 10, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Identification number:
- RA-65096
Affected products
Ten styles of TAG brand sleepers and baby clothes
Product description
This voluntary recall involves ten styles of TAG brand 100% cotton sleepers and baby clothes with metal snaps. Style numbers are listed on the garments’ neck labels. The recalled garments were available in sizes 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months, and 2 and 3 years.
| Brand | Style Number |
|---|---|
|
TAG |
TGN1728AYX TGN1790AYX TGN1787AYX TGN1798AYX TGB7174AVY TGB7174AYW TGB7174AYY TGN7787AYX TGN7790AYX TGN7798AYX |
Hazard identified
The metal snaps can detach from the garments, presenting a choking and laceration hazard for children.
As of November 8, 2017, four incidents had been reported to the company in Canada, including one where a baby suffered minor scratches on one arm.
Number sold
31,333 sleepers and baby clothing items were sold in Canada, exclusively in Aubainerie stores.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from October 2016 to September 2017.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Bangladesh and China.
Companies
- Importer
-
Groupe Boyz Inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
- Distributor
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Groupe JNC 1944 Inc.(Aubainerie
9394 Du Golf Blvd
QC, H1J 3A1
Anjou
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop putting the recalled clothing on their children and return the garments to their nearest Aubainerie store for a full refund.
For more information, consumers may contact an Aubainerie customer service representative at 1-844-303-1244 or send an email.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.