Vancouver-Themed Decorative Glazed Ceramic Wall Plates

Product description

This recall involves Vancouver-themed Decorative Glazed Ceramic Wall Plates that display landmarks and attractions of the City of Vancouver, sold by Natural Color Productions. The recalled plate is blue with a multicoloured design on the surface, and measures about 20 centimetres in diameter (8 inches).

The plate can be identified by item number 12210 and UPC 064926122109, and the words Vancouver Canada printed on top of the design surface of the plate.

Hazard identified

Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the glaze used on Vancouver decorative wall plates may contain lead and cadmium in excess of the allowable limits.

If these plates are used for food, and not as decorative plates, then consumers could be exposed to lead and cadmium.

Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Cadmium is toxic, can build up in the body, and can cause stomach pains, vomiting and diarrhea. Over time, exposure to cadmium can result in kidney damage.

Neither Natural Color Productions nor Health Canada has received report of illness or injury to Canadians as related to the use of these plates.

For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit Health Canada's: Reduce your exposure to lead.

For more information on heavy metals in glazes, visit Health Canada's: Glazed Ceramics and Glassware - Dealer Information.

Number sold

Approximately 6,740 of the recalled plates were sold at Natural Color Productions stores across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from May 2006 to January 2010.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer

Natural Color Productions (PRQ Enterprises Ltd.)
New Westminster
CANADA