Janod Toy Shaving Kit recalled due to chemical hazard
- Starting date:
- August 6, 2021
- Posting date:
- August 6, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Chemical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-76143
Last updated:
2021-08-06
Summary
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Product:
Janod Toy Shaving Kit -
Issue:
The kit’s bag trim and handle contain a phthalate, Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP), that exceeds the allowable limit, posing a chemical hazard. -
What to do:
Consumers should immediately take the kit bag away from children and dispose of it. The toys inside are safe and can be kept.
Affected products
Janod Toy Shaving Kit
Product description
This recall involves Janod Toy Shaving Kit: Reference J06548, UPC: 3700217365486.
The kit contains seven wooden accessories: shaving brush, shaving foam, razor, comb, play wood scissors for finishing touches, a safety mirror and an after shave (with no liquid). The toys inside are safe, only the bag has a chemical hazard.
Hazard identified
The kit bag trim and handle do not meet the Phthalates Regulations and pose a chemical hazard. Specifically it contains a phthalate, Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP), that exceeds the allowable limit.
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 July 26, 2021, the company has received no report of incidents in Canada, and no report of injuries.
Number sold
The company reported that 1468 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from August 2020 to July 2021.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
- Distributor
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3430685 Canada Inc dba QHouse Kids
Ste Anne de Bellevue
Quebec
CANADA
- Manufacturer
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Juratoys
Orgelet
FRANCE
What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the kit bag away from children and dispose of it.
For more information, consumers can contact QHouse Kids by telephone at (514) 457-3088 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm EST Monday to Friday or by email.
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.