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Bratz Makeup Design Sketch Book by MGA Entertainment
- Starting date:
- June 15, 2011
- Posting date:
- June 15, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Cosmetics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002593
Affected products
Bratz Makeup Design Sketch Book by MGA Entertainment
Product description
This recall involves Bratz Makeup Design Sketch Book by MGA Entertainment. The product is a pink, tri-fold book that contains information on how to apply makeup, a sketch pad, cosmetics, cosmetic applicators, coloured pencils, a pencil sharpener and an eraser. The makeup in the Bratz Makeup Design Sketch Book is intended to be used on paper pictures of Bratz dolls, and may also be applied to children.
The product has item number 504788C and UPC 035051504788 on the back panel. The batch codes affected by the recall are BV6997 and BV7040, expiration September 2012 (expressed as 9/2012 on package).
Hazard identified
The eye shadow makeup in the Bratz Makeup Design Sketch Book may be contaminated with two strains of bacteria: Staphylococcus warneri and Staphylococcus intermedius. For certain individuals, such as those with compromised immune systems, introduction of either bacteria into the eye may result in infection, which if left untreated may lead to sight-threatening complications.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or illnesses related to the use of this product.
Number sold
Approximately 159 of the recalled products were sold at Toys R Us stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from February 2011 to May 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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MGA Entertainment
Van Nuys
California
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-222-4685
- Distributor
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Toys R Us
Concord
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact MGA Entertainment for instructions on how to obtain a refund.
For more information, consumers may contact MGA Entertainment Customer Service at 1-800-222-4685, Monday to Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST.