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Twist N' Sort Toy
- Starting date:
- November 7, 2011
- Posting date:
- November 7, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002693
Affected products
Twist N' Sort Toy
Product description
This recall involves Twist N' Sort wooden toys. The toy has a square base, four posts and twelve primary-coloured game pieces that can be arranged to fit over the posts.
Product number "712" is printed on the underside of the base.
Hazard identified
The small pegs on three of the four posts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Neither Guidecraft Inc. nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this toy.
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 47 of the recalled toy were sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from March 2011 to October 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Guidecraft Inc.
Winthrop
Minnesota
UNITED STATES
- Importer
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Guidecraft Inc.
Winthrop
Minnesota
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children if it is part of PO 712, which is printed on the underside of the product, and contact Guidecraft to receive a replacement unit or other product of equal value.
For more information, consumers may contact Guidecraft at 1-888-824-1308 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.