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Mood Ring
- Starting date:
- May 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- May 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002008
Affected products
Mood Ring
Product description
This recall involves mood rings with hearts on the band sold under the brand "Bague Cameleon". The ring turns different colours when it is worn. The product is identified by item number 07322 and the UPC code number 062823073227.
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the ring contains lead in excess of the allowable limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or illnesses related to the use of these rings.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit Lead and cadmium in children's jewellery.
Number sold
Approximately 3,774 of the recalled products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from January 2007 to September 2008.
Companies
- Importer
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Canasia Toys & Gifts Inc.
Vaughan
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and dispose of it.