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Consumer product recall

Suraj Enterprises Inc. recalls Souvenir Canada Furry Friends Plush Toys

Starting date:
November 15, 2016
Posting date:
November 15, 2016
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Children's Products, Toys
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Choking Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-61020

Affected products

Souvenir Canada Furry Friends Plush Toys

Product description

This recall involves Souvenir Canada Furry Friends Plush Toys.  The plush toys are available in three different styles:  moose, bear and beaver.  A red maple leaf and "Canada" are embroidered on their feet.

The plush toys can be identified by the following item and UPC numbers:
Product Item Number UPC
Moose 76121 656789761214
Bear 76122 656789761221
Beaver 76123 656789761238

Hazard identified

Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that these plush toys do not meet the Canadian safety requirements for toys.  The hard plastic eyes on the plush toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Neither Health Canada nor Suraj Enterprises has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these plush toys in Canada.

For some tips to help consumers choose safe toys and to help them keep children safe when they play with toys, see the General Toy Safety Tips.

Number sold

Approximately 2,265 units of the recalled plush toys were sold in Canada at various stores.

Time period sold

The recalled plush toys were sold from June 2013 to November 2016.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Dongxin Industry Limited
Wanchai
Hong Kong
CHINA
Importer
Suraj Enterprises Inc.
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush toys away from children and discard in regular household waste or return to place of purchase. 

For more information, consumers may contact Suraj Enterprises Inc. by telephone at 1-905-564-2220, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST), by email or visit the firm'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.