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Time 4 Crafts Kid's Apron
- Starting date:
- January 25, 2012
- Posting date:
- January 25, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002753
Affected products
Time 4 Crafts Kid's Apron
Product description
This recall involves a children's craft apron sold under the name "Time 4 Crafts Kid's Apron". The apron is yellow vinyl with blue trim, ties around the waist and neck and three pockets in the front.
The product is identified by Item number 16625 and UPC 062823166257.
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the kid's apron contains a phthalate, specifically DEHP (Di-Ethylhexyl Phthalate), which exceeds the allowable limit.
Studies suggest that certain phthalates, including DEHP, may cause reproductive and developmental abnormalities in young children when soft vinyl products containing phthalates are sucked or chewed for extended periods.
Neither Health Canada nor CTG Brands Inc. has received any reports of incidents or illnesses related to the use of this product.
For more information on the health risks of phthalates exposure, visit Health Canada's: Phthalates Fact Sheet.
Number sold
Approximately 22,440 of the recalled aprons were sold at various dollar and discount stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from February 2008 to January 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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CTG Brands Inc.
Vaughan
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the product from children and dispose of it in regular household garbage.
For more information, consumers may contact Customer Service, CTG Brands Inc. at 1-905-761-3330.