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Tolo Toys recalls Twist and Turn Rattle
- Starting date:
- November 20, 2015
- Posting date:
- November 20, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Choking Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-55914
Affected products
Twist and Turn Rattle
Product description
This recall involves the Twist and Turn Rattle. This rattle is 13 centimeters long. It is composed of six connected rotating sections which can change the shape of the rattle. In some sections, there are small balls which create a sound when the toy is shaken. This toy is intended for children under 3 years of age.
The product is sold in a cardboard box with a transparent window. The model number is 86445 and the UPC is 019287864455.
Hazard identified
The rattle can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product in Canada. Tolo Toys has received one incident report of the rattle breaking. No injury was reported.
For some tips to help consumers choose safe toys and to help them keep children safe when they play with toys, see the General Toy Safety Tips.
Number sold
Approximately 24 units were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled product was sold from January 2015 to May 2015.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Tolo Toys
Kowloon, Hong Kong
CHINA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the rattle away from young children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.