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Consumer product recall

Expanded recall: Variétés Pierre Prud'homme Inc. recalls Boutique Sélection plush toys

Starting date:
January 29, 2014
Posting date:
January 29, 2014
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Toys
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Choking Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-37733

Expansion on recall of December 20, 2013

Affected products

Boutique Sélection plush penguin, dolphin and seal

Product description

This recall involves plush toys in the shape of penguins, dolphins and seals made of 100% polyester.

The penguin has a white front, grey back, yellow ring around its neck and black and orange head. The dolphin has a white front and grey back. The seal is all white. The eyes of the stuffed animals are made of small black plastic beads. The products bear the item number and Universal Product Code (UPC) on a detachable cardboard label, the words “imported by VPP” and permit number QC-003253 on a label sewn into the bottom of the plush toy.

Products affected by this recall:
Plush Toy Size Unique Product Code (UPC) Item number
Penguin 17.8 centimetres (7 inches) 627997900528 190052
Dolphin 24.1 centimetres (9.5 inches) 627997900535 190053
Seal 21.6 centimetres (8.5 inches) 627997900511 190051

Hazard identified

Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has identified that the hard eyes can detach from these plush toys. These small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.

Neither Health Canada nor Variétés Pierre Prud'homme Inc. has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.

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 904 of the recalled plush toys were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled plush toys were sold from December 2012 to January 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 toys away from children and return them 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 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST Friday 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.