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Consumer product recall

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

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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.