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Consumer product recall

Aqua Leisure Deluxe 6 Piece Swim Set

Starting date:
January 20, 2012
Posting date:
January 20, 2012
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Sports/Fitness
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002746

Affected products

Aqua Leisure Deluxe 6 Piece Swim Set

Product description

This recall involves the Aqua Leisure Deluxe 6 Piece Swim Set (Model# EK 16-18) made out of a blue vinyl material. The 6 piece swim set includes a dual lens mask, classic J-type snorkel with built-in strap retainer, floating fins, mesh carry bag and a floating waterproof carry case.

Only product manufactured prior to 2008 is affected.

Hazard identified

Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the snorkel piece of the swim set contains a phthalate, specifically DINP (di-isononyl phthalate), which exceeds the allowable limit.

Studies suggest that certain phthalates, including DINP, may cause reproductive and developmental abnormalities in young children when soft vinyl products containing phthalates are sucked or chewed for extended periods.

Neither Health Canada nor Canadian Tire has received any reports of incidents or illnesses related to the use of these swim sets.

For more information on the health risks of phthalates exposure, visit Health Canada's: Phthalates Fact Sheet.

Number sold

Approximately 2,968 units of the recalled swim sets were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled swim sets were sold from June 2011 to December 2011.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Distributor
Canadian Tire Corporation Limited
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-387-8803

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the Aqua Leisure Deluxe 6 Piece Swim Set.

Consumers who have purchased an affected product can return it to any Canadian Tire store for a refund.

For more information, Consumers may call Canadian Tire's Customer Relations at 1-800-387-8803 (English) or 1-800-565-3356 (French).