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KidCentral Supply Inc recalls Textured Blocks 80pc by Edushape
- Starting date:
- December 15, 2014
- Posting date:
- December 15, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Choking Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-42939
Affected products
Textured Blocks 80pc by Edushape
Product description
This recall involves the Edushape 80 Pieces Textured Blocks Set (SKU: EDU-716080). This set consists of 80 assorted, multi-coloured, textured blocks in various shapes, sizes and colours foam blocks. This product is meant for ages 2+. This set can also be identified by the UPC number 729001042924 located on the flexible plastic storage case.
Hazard identified
The smallest semi-circular foam blocks in the set poses a choking hazard to young children.
Neither Health Canada nor KidCentral Supply Inc has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this toy.
For some tips to help consumers choose safe toys and to help them keep children safe when they play with toys, see Healthy Canadians' General toy safety tips.
Number sold
Approximately 257 of the affected sets were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected sets have been sold from January 2013 to December 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
EduShape Ltd.
Deer Park
New York
UNITED STATES
- Importer
-
Kidcentral Supply Inc.
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately remove and dispose the recalled semi-circular blocks from the set. There should be four differently coloured semi-circles in each set.
For more information, consumers may contact the KidCentral Supply customer service department at 1-877-218-0395 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.