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Studio Fun International, Inc. recalls Slap Bracelet included with "Trolls: It's Hug Time!" Storybook
- Starting date:
- July 26, 2017
- Posting date:
- July 26, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Laceration Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-64044
Affected products
Slap Bracelet included with "Trolls: It's Hug Time!" Children's Storybook
Product description
This recall involves the slap bracelet which is included with "Trolls: It's Hug Time!" children's storybook. The bracelet consists of an inner, flexible metal band wrapped in a fabric covering with a fabric flower.
Only the bracelet is being recalled. The "Trolls: It's Hug Time!" Storybook is not subject to this recall.
Hazard identified
The metal band of the snap bracelet may wear through the fabric covering, posing a laceration hazard.
As of July 26, 2017, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 6,978 units of the affected products were sold in Canada at various retail stores and at school book fairs and book clubs.
Time period sold
The recalled bracelets were sold from September 2016 to June 2017.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Studio Fun International, Inc.
White Plains
New York
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
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Sun Vigor
Guangdong Province
Dongguan City
CHINA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelet away from children and dispose of it. Consumers can contact Studio Fun for a free replacement item.
For more information, consumers may contact Studio Fun International, Inc. by telephone toll-free at 1-800-489-3402 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or by email. Consumers may also visit the company's website and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
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.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.