This page has been archived on the Web
Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.
Husky Hugs and Peek-a-Boo Pal Plush Toys
- Starting date:
- July 9, 2010
- Posting date:
- July 9, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002351
Affected products
Husky Hugs and Peek-a-Boo Pal Plush Toys
Product description
This recall involves the following 2 types of plush toys sold under the brand name "Creature Comforts Plush Toys".
- "Husky Hugs" plush toy: A 9-inch mother husky hugging a baby husky. The mother has a red bow around its neck, and the baby husky has a red Canada hat on its head. The toys contain polyester and plastic pellets, and have hard plastic eyes. The recalled toy can be identified by UPC 069202940187.
- "Peek-a-Boo Pal" plush toy: A reversible moose and puffin (bird) toy. The puffin is black and white with an orange beak, and the moose is brown. Both animals have hard plastic eyes. The recalled toy can be identified by UPC 069202707063.
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has identified that the hard eyes on the baby husky and on the puffin can detach; these small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Parkdale Novelty Co. Ltd. and Health Canada have not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these toys.
For some tips on choosing safe toys and keeping children safe when they play with toys, see Health Canada's Toy Safety Tips.
Number sold
Approximately 1,300 of the recalled "Husky Hugs" toys and 647 of the recalled "Peek-a-Boo Pals" toys were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from January 2008 to June 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
-
Parkdale Novelty Co. Ltd. (Creature Comfort Plush Toys)
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-387-8565
Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)
What you should do
Consumers with the "Husky Hugs" plush toy should immediately remove the baby husky from the mother husky, and dispose of the baby husky in regular household waste.
Consumers with the "Peek-a-Boo Pal" plush toy should immediately take the toy away from children and dispose of the product in regular household waste.
For more information, consumers may contact Parkdale Novelty Co. Ltd. at 1-800-387-8565 or by e-mail at esales@parkdalenovelty.com with the subject line "Attn: Agnes".