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Momma Bird Plush Toy
- Starting date:
- July 12, 2010
- Posting date:
- July 12, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002353
Affected products
Momma Bird Plush Toy
Product description
This recall involves "Momma Bird" plush stuffed toys made by Betallic LLC. The toy is a red and black bird with hard plastic eyes, a soft yellow beak, and soft yellow feet. The recalled product can be identified by UPC 030625703680.
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has identified that the hard plastic eyes on the bird can detach; these small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Health Canada has not 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 Health Canada's Toy Safety Tips.
Number sold
Approximately 1,890 of the recalled plush bird toys were sold at dollar stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from October 2009 to June 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Betallic LLC
St. Louis
Alberta
UNITED STATES
- Importer
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Buy Smart
London
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-519-681-1777
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush bird toys away from children and dispose of them in regular household garbage.
For more information, consumers may contact Buy Smart at 1-519-681-1777 (extension 226).