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ERTL brand wagons, trikes and wheelbarrows sold as toys licensed by John Deere or Case.
- Starting date:
- January 17, 2012
- Posting date:
- January 17, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002743
Affected products
ERTL brand wagons, trikes and wheelbarrows sold as toys licensed by John Deere or Case.
Product description
| Product Name | SKU Number | UPC Number |
|---|---|---|
| Case 36" Stake Wagon | 14816 | 036881148166 |
| John Deere Steel Trailer | 15966 | 036881159667 |
| John Deere 28" Steel Wagon | 34437A | 036881344377 |
| John Deere Kids Tuff Trike | 34506A | 036881345060 |
| John Deere Steel Wheelbarrow | 34636A | 036881346364 |
| John Deere 36" Pink Stake Wagon | 35914 | 036881359142 |
| John Deere Pink Steel Wheelbarrow | 35915 | 036881359159 |
| John Deere Steel Tricycle | 35991 | 036881359913 |
Hazard identified
In Canada these items are considered toys. Testing initiated by TOMY determined the surface coating on the Case and John Deere products contained barium levels in excess of the allowable limit as outlined in Canada's Toy Regulations.
Some forms of barium are safely used in medical and commercial applications, while other forms of barium can be toxic, causing adverse health effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps as well as more severe symptoms. However, an independent toxicological review and exposure assessment has been performed which determined that no adverse health effects are expected in children resulting from exposure to barium from these toys.
Children's toys coated with paint containing barium in excess of the allowable limit are strictly prohibited in Canada.
Neither TOMY nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or illnesses to Canadians related to the use of these toys.
For some tips to help consumers choose safe toys and to help them keep children safe when they play with toys, see Health Canada's: Toy Safety Tips.
Number sold
Approximately 1,881 units of the recalled toys were sold across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled toys were sold from September 2010 to January 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co, Ltd.
Qingdao
CHINA
- Distributor
- Learning Curve Canada, Limited
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the affected toys and visit TOMY Canada's website or call TOMY's Customer Care Centre at 1-866-725-4407.