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Dollarama Recalls Slimosaurus Toy Complete with Organic Solvents

Slimosaurus BlowUp Goop With a Dinosaur Fossil balloon-blowing kits by Dollarama contain organic solvents. They are being recalled. A full product description follows. " Full Product Description This recall involves the Slimosaurus balloon-blowing kits by Dollarama....

created by Barbara McPherson | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Target Corp. Agrees to Pay $600 000 Penalty

The Target Corporation of Minneapolis Minnesota has agreed to pay a $600 000 civil penalty for the importation of children's products that contain lead in the excess of that allowed. In agreeing to pay the...

created by Barbara McPherson | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Small Magnets Pose Serious Health Risk to Children

There is a health warning out today for Magz Magzoid Magnetic Construction toy. Most of the toys were sold in 2007, but a few were sold this year. Description of the toy follows. "This recall involves...

created by Barbara McPherson | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Check Children's Hoodies for Drawstrings

Now that the autumn weather is bringing cooler temperatures and parents are putting warmer clothes on their kiddies it is important to check those childrens' hoodies and sweatpants for drawstrings. In the U.S., drawstrings in hoods for children have been banned since...

created by Barbara McPherson | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Youth Fishing Reel High in Lead

The CFIA has issued a recall notice for Zebco Youth Fishing Reels. The paint contains lead in excess of allowable amounts. A detailed description of the reels follows:"Full Product Description This recall involves only bright orange-coloured spinning fishing...

created by Barbara McPherson | 4 years ago
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Consumer Alert - Choking Hazards for Kiddies

Three children's toys have been posted on the Canadian Government web site, Healthy Canadians as posing possible choking hazards to young children. Infantino Lion and Lamb Grabby with tails. The tails may become detached and pose a choking hazard. 2 000 were sold...

created by Barbara McPherson | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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