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