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Consumer product recall

Olmitos Marine Playpen by CTTX Imports Inc.

Starting date:
July 28, 2011
Posting date:
July 28, 2011
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002617

Affected products

Olmitos Marine Playpen by CTTX Imports Inc.

Product description

This recall involves the Olmitos Marine Playpen sold with a bassinet accessory. The accessory creates another surface approximately 30 cm from the top rail of the playpen to provide the caregiver convenient access to the child.

Hazard identified

Testing by Health Canada has revealed that the product does not meet the requirements of the Playpens Regulations and presents multiple hazards to the occupant including: entrapment, strangulation, suffocation and choking.

Neither Health Canada nor CTTX Imports Inc. has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these playpens.

For more information on playpen requirements in Canada and safe use of playpens, visit Health Canada's Web site: Is Your Child Safe?.

Number sold

Approximately 875 of the recalled playpens were sold at Rossy retail stores in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from May 2009 to February 2011.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer
CTTX Imports Inc.
Saint Laurent
Quebec
CANADA
Tel: 1-514-335-6255
Distributor
Michael Rossy Ltd.
Saint Laurent
Quebec
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled playpens. Product should not be returned to the retail store. For refund with proof of purchase and product disposal information, consumers should contact Michael Rossy Ltd. or CTTX Imports Inc. at 1-514-335-6255 (extension 263).