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Variétés Pierre Prud'homme Inc. recalls the toy “Happy Cabin, Welcome to my beautiful Cottages”
- Starting date:
- March 23, 2015
- Posting date:
- March 23, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Choking Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-52645
Affected products
Happy Cabin, Welcome to my beautiful Cottages
Product description
This recall involves a toy containing a small house with figurines, a swing and other plastic accessories with lights and sound.
The product can be identified by model number 178969 and by UPC 627997789697. This information appears on a label affixed to the back of the box. “Imported by VPP” also appears on the label.
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that various components of the toy can break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children. These pieces can also have sharp edges, posing a risk of injury to young children.
Neither Health Canada nor Variétés Pierre Prud'homme Inc. has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product.
Consumers can find information on how to choose safe toys and protect their children when they play by visiting the Toy Safety Tips page on the Healthy Canadians website.
Number sold
Approximately 147 of the recalled toys were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled toy was sold from August 26, 2014 to December 16, 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
-
Variétés Pierre Prud'homme Inc.
St-Jérôme
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Variétés Pierre Prud'homme Inc. at 1-888-844-4490, extension 291, Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or by email.
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.