Product Description
This recall involves the Hedstrom Sensory Combo Pack. The packaging has “Sensory Combo” printed on the front with a picture of an infant. It includes 7 items; 3 – 12 sided foam dice, a 6″ orange PVC knobby ball, and 3 PVC sensory shaped items (hexagon, diamond, and clover). The product may be identified by UPC 0-33419-04517-5, the item number 1059395 is printed above the barcode and the product is recommended for infants over 6 months.
Hazard identified
The product may release small foam pieces when mouthed or chewed by an infant. The small pieces of foam may pose a choking hazard for infants and young children.
Health Canada has not received any report of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product in Canada.
Hedstrom has received one report related to the separation of small foam pieces from the product in Canada. No injury was reported.
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 2,570 units were sold across the country at Costco Canada locations.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from July 2016 to August 2016.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
- Hedstrom – a division of Ball, Bounce and Sport, Inc.
Ashland
Ohio
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
- Innovative Toys Ltd.
Shanghai
CHINA
What should you do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to your nearest Costco warehouse location for a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Hedstrom by phone at 1-800-765-9665, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., EST.
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.
For more information about this and other safety recalls visit healthycanadians.gc.ca.
