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Outset Media Recalls Mirari Zig-Zag XyloTM Train
- Starting date:
- March 13, 2015
- Posting date:
- March 13, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Choking Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-52505
Affected products
Mirari Zig-Zag XyloTM Train
Product description
The recalled product is a percussion toy that includes three train cars in blue, pink, and green. Each car has two metal plates attached to the top and the train includes a mallet that is attached by a string. The product UPC code is 093514079457 with batch code 1301674500.
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the white plastic knobs that secure the metal plates to the top of the cars can break and pose as a choking hazard to young children.
Neither Outset Media nor Health Canada has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to this product.
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 838 units were sold to retailers across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled toy was sold from June 2013 to February 2015.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
-
Patch Products
Beloit
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
-
Outset Media
Victoria
British Columbia
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and contact Outset Media to obtain information on how to return the product.
For more information, consumers can contact Outset Media toll-free at 1-877-592-7374 Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PST.
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.