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Kleynimals stainless steel keys for babies
- Starting date:
- June 5, 2013
- Posting date:
- June 5, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-33841
Affected products
Kleynimals stainless steel keys for babies
Product description
This recall involves the Kleynimals Clean Key Animals toy, which is classified as an infant rattle in Canada. The rattle is made of three stainless steel keys on a stainless steel ring, similar to a set of house keys. There are three animal-themed "keys": an Elephant, a Giraffe and a Lion. Each key is flat and approximately 6 centimetres (2.4 inches) long.
The recalled rattles can also be identified by the UPC 853853003007, located on the label on the bag that came with the product.
Hazard identified
Assessment by Health Canada has revealed that the keys do not meet the requirements for the size and shapes of rattles. They are small enough to enter into and become lodged in a young child's throat, posing a choking or suffocation hazard.
Neither Health Canada nor Kleynimals, LLC. has received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this toy.
For some tips to help consumers choose safe toys and to help them keep children safe when they play with toys, see General toy safety tips.
Number sold
Across Canada, 293 of the recalled rattles sold at various retailers.
Time period sold
The recalled rattles were sold from October 2011 to April 2013.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Kleynimals, LLC
Annapolis
Maryland
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should take the Kleynimals rattle away from children immediately.
For more information on this recall and how to return the rattle for a full refund, consumers may contact Kleynimals, LLC at 1-866-873-1780.