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Mark's recalls Denver Hayes Snuggable Warmer Buddies
- Starting date:
- December 17, 2013
- Posting date:
- December 17, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-37237
Affected products
Denver Hayes Snuggable Warmer Buddies
Product description
This voluntary recall involves the Denver Hayes Snuggable Warmer Buddies identified by Mark’s style number 6DUJDHFB3-CS974. The Warmer Buddies come in assorted plush animals with a removable seed-filled pouch intended to be placed in the microwave for heating.
Hazard identified
A toy, regardless of the age of child it is intended to be used by, must not contain plant seeds as stuffing material. This requirement protects children from a number of hazards, including: toxicity, aspiration, impaction and infestation.
Neither Health Canada nor Mark's has received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this product.
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
Approximately 1,472 units of the recalled Snuggable Warmer Buddies were sold at Mark’s stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled Snuggable Warmer Buddies were sold from September 2013 to November 2013.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Mark's (formerly known as Mark's Work Warehouse)
Calgary
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately discontinue using the recalled product and return it to their local Mark's store for a refund.
For more information, consumers may contact their local Mark's store.
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.