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Various toys by Bensus Imports
- Starting date:
- April 17, 2012
- Posting date:
- April 17, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Miscellaneous, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002813
Affected products
Various toys by Bensus Imports
Product description
This recall involves the following toys distributed by Bensus Imports.
- Learn & Fun Puzzle & clock is a shape sorter for children. The frame is in the shape of a clock. In the centre there is a clock face with a long and short hand. Around the clock, there are different coloured shapes that fit around the outer side.
- Intelligence writing board has a shape sorter puzzle, which can be removed to reveal a black writing board with chalk and a sponge eraser.
- Super motorcycle is a bump & go motorcycle with flashing lights & sound effects.
- Tit Tup Working is a dancing construction truck with light & sound. The clear white wheels light up and the dump on the back of the truck moves up and down.
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that small parts of this toy may separate; these small components pose a choking hazard to young children.
Neither Bensus Imports nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries 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 791 units of the recalled toys were sold at various retailers in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled toys were sold from May 2011 to March 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Bensus I Imports
St. Laurent
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and dispose of it in the regular household garbage.
For more information, consumers may contact Bensus Imports by phone at (514) 344-1616 (extension 110) or by email.