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Suraj Enterprises Inc. recalls Souvenir Canada Furry Friends Plush Toys
- Starting date:
- November 15, 2016
- Posting date:
- November 15, 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-61020
Affected products
Souvenir Canada Furry Friends Plush Toys
Product description
This recall involves Souvenir Canada Furry Friends Plush Toys. The plush toys are available in three different styles: moose, bear and beaver. A red maple leaf and "Canada" are embroidered on their feet.
Product | Item Number | UPC |
---|---|---|
Moose | 76121 | 656789761214 |
Bear | 76122 | 656789761221 |
Beaver | 76123 | 656789761238 |
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that these plush toys do not meet the Canadian safety requirements for toys. The hard plastic eyes on the plush toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Neither Health Canada nor Suraj Enterprises has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these plush toys 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 2,265 units of the recalled plush toys were sold in Canada at various stores.
Time period sold
The recalled plush toys were sold from June 2013 to November 2016.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Dongxin Industry Limited
Wanchai
Hong Kong
CHINA
- Importer
-
Suraj Enterprises Inc.
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush toys away from children and discard in regular household waste or return to place of purchase.
For more information, consumers may contact Suraj Enterprises Inc. by telephone at 1-905-564-2220, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST), by email or visit the firm's website.
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.