Consumer product recall

Dollarama recalls Craft Dough toys

Starting date:
October 19, 2018
Posting date:
October 19, 2018
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Toys
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-68026

Affected products

Craft Dough Toy

Product description

This recall involves Craft Dough toys sold in various colours in a resealable bag with two molds included. The product number 02-3070997 and the UPC 667888338733 can be found on the lower back part of the packaging.

Hazard identified

The craft dough toy is mislabelled and incorrectly states that it is gluten free. Consumers who are sensitive or allergic to gluten may have an adverse reaction when using the toy.

As of September 25, 2018, Dollarama L.P. has received one report of a consumer suffering an allergic reaction when using the toy.

Number sold

Approximately 15,835 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from May 28 to September 22, 2018.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Distributor
Dollarama L.P/S.E.C.
Montreal
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers with a sensitivity or allergy to gluten should immediately stop using the craft dough toy and either dispose of it or return it to the store to obtain a refund (no receipt required).

For more information, consumers may contact Dollarama by telephone toll free at 1-888-755-1006, extension 1000, 24 hours a day, seven days a week or visit the company's website.

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.