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Consumer product recall

Archived - Toy Binoculars

Starting date:
July 1, 2008
Posting date:
July 1, 2008
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Toys
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001740

Affected products

Toy Binoculars

Product description

Plastic toy binoculars with an army camouflage motif; item no. K8299; UPC# 061541082993.

Hazard identified

Testing by Health Canada revealed that the surface paint on the toy binoculars contains lead in the excess of the allowable limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Health Canada has not received reports of illness or injury to Canadians related to the use of this toy.

For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit: Reduce your exposure to lead

Number sold

Approximately 3,000 of the recalled toys were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The toys were sold from June 2007 to July 2008 at dollar stores nationwide.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer
Symak Sales Co. Inc.
St-Laurent
Quebec
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and safely dispose of it.

Consumers may contact the importer, Symak Sales Co. Inc., at 1-514-336-8780 directly if they have any concerns or further inquiries or visit the firm's Web site at www.symaksales.net.