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P.K. Douglass Inc. recalls EVA Puzzle Mat
- Starting date:
- December 7, 2016
- Posting date:
- December 7, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Children's Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Choking Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-61332
Affected products
EVA Puzzle Mat
Product description
This recall involves a foam puzzle mat that includes removable multi-colour cut-outs in the shape of numbers. The product can be identified by the universal product code (UPC) 058445262668.
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that these foam puzzle mats do not meet the Canadian safety requirements for toys. The foam puzzle mat can release small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
As of November 25, 2016, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
For some tips to help consumers choose safe toys and to help them keep children safe when they play with toys, see the General Toy Safety Tips.
Number sold
Approximately 360 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from June 14, 2016 to October 17, 2016.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
-
P.K. Douglass Inc.
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
- Manufacturer
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Big Tree International
Shantou
Guangdong
CHINA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and discard in regular household waste or return to place of purchase for a full refund.
For more information, consumers may contact P.K. Douglass by telephone toll-free at 1-877-600-6203 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm (EST), Monday to Friday, or by 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.