Consumer product recall

Dollarama recalls MONTOY Doll and Toy Furniture Set

Starting date:
November 19, 2018
Posting date:
November 19, 2018
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Toys
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-68310

Affected products

MONTOY Doll and Toy Furniture Set

Product description

This recall involves the MONTOY branded toy set that includes a doll and 12 pieces of furniture. The product number 08-3048458 can be found on the upper right front part of the packaging and the UPC 66788824057, on the back.

Hazard identified

The plastic doll and furniture toy set contains levels of phthalates that exceed the allowable limit and may pose a chemical hazard. Studies suggest that certain phthalates, including DEHP, may cause reproductive and developmental abnormalities in young children when soft vinyl products containing phthalates are sucked or chewed for extended periods.

As of November 8th 2018, Dollarama L.P. has not received any reports of incident or injuries related to the use of the doll and toy furniture set.

For further information on phthalates in children's products, see Health Canada's Website.

Number sold

Approximately 52,775 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from October 16, 2017 to October 5, 2018.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Distributor

Dollarama L.P/S.E.C.

Montreal

CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children and either dispose of them or return to the store to obtain a refund (no receipt required).

For more information, consumers may contact Dollarama toll free at 1-888-755-1006, extension 1000, 24 hours a day, seven days a week or visit the company'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.