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Plush Hippopotamus Toy
- Starting date:
- September 8, 2011
- Posting date:
- September 8, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002645
Affected products
Plush hippopotamus
Product description
This recall involves various plush toys in the form of a hippopotamus. The toys come in the following sizes: 30.5 centimeters (12 inches), 35.5 centimeters (14 inches) and 46 centimeters (18 inches). They are dressed in brown and blue striped white fleece clothing. They are labeled with the following model numbers: 1480116, 1480117, and 1480120.
Hazard identified
The plastic eyes can detach from the toy, which can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these toys.
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 209 of the recalled products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled toys were sold from February 2011 to June 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Shanghai Freya Int'l Trade Co. Ltd.
- Importer
-
The Pine Centre Ltd.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-691-2166
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy, take it away from children and contact the Pine Centre Ltd. for a refund.
For additional information, contact the Pine Centre Ltd. at 1-800-691-2166, between 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website.