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Schylling Inc. recalls Police Press & Go Toy Vehicle
- Starting date:
- May 12, 2015
- Posting date:
- May 12, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Choking Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-53307
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Schylling Inc.
Affected products
Police Press & Go Toy Vehicle
Product description
This recall involves the Police Press & Go Emergency Vehicle. The toy vehicle is a blue and white police vehicle with a policeman’s head that may be pressed down for movement of the vehicle. The recalled product may be identified by UPC 019649227822 and the following date codes: 14223STL, 13322STL, 13161STL, 12219STL, 11312STL, 10337STL, 10103STL, 1028STL.
Hazard identified
The policeman’s hat may detach from the head, releasing a small component, and posing a choking hazard to young children.
Neither Schylling Inc. nor Health Canada has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries in Canada relating to the use of this product.
In the United States, Schylling Inc. has received one report of the policeman's hat detaching from the head. No injuries were reported.
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 General Toy Safety Tips.
Number sold
Approximately 2,100 units of the affected toys were sold in Canada and approximately 13,200 affected toys were distributed in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled toys were sold from April 2010 to April 2015.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Supreme Toys (H.K.) Ltd.
Kowloon/Hong Kong
CHINA
- Distributor
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Schylling Inc.
Rowley
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and contact Schylling Inc. to receive a refund.
Consumers may contact Schylling Inc., at 1-800-767-8697 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site and click on Safety Alerts & Recalls at the top of the page for more information. You may also email Schylling Inc.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission'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.