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Consumer product recall

Playhouse Disney "Handy Manny" Tool Set Toy

Starting date:
February 1, 2009
Posting date:
February 1, 2009
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Toys
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Physical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001916

Affected products

Playhouse Disney "Handy Manny" Tool Set Toy

Product description

This recall involves the Playhouse Disney "Handy Manny" Tool Set toy. The toy is an eight-piece plastic tool set that includes a tool box, hammer, saw, pliers, wrench, tape measure and two screwdrivers. The name "Handy Manny" is embossed on one side of the tool box. The toy can be identified by either of the following UPC codes: 405144100614 or 422147400633.

Hazard identified

The eyes on the tools can detach; these small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.

The Disney Store has received three reports of detached eyes, including two where children started to choke on the pieces.

Neither Health Canada nor Disney Store have received any reports of injuries related to the use of this toy.

Number sold

Approximately 516 of the recalled toys were sold at Disney Store locations across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled toys were sold from October 2007 to January 2009.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Retailer

Disney Store

Pasadena

California

UNITED STATES

http://www.disneystore.com/

Tel: 1-800-566-3161

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy tool set away from young children.

Consumers can return the recalled toy to any Disney Store location to receive a full refund.

For more information, consumers may contact the Disney Store toll-free at 1-866-902-2798 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.