Children’s doll, bike and jelly snacks recalled from stores this week in Ontario
Published July 9, 2023 at 6:43 pm
Residents in Mississauga, Brampton, and surrounding areas are being alerted by Health Canada to check to see if they have the following products which can pose all kinds of hazards including choking and fall injuries to children.
Toyland’s Baby Doll 5″
The recall involves the toy Baby Doll 5”.
These soft vinyl dolls are 5 inches (12.7cm) in height. There are six versions of the doll each with different hair styles and clothing.
All versions of the doll have the Item Number: F2DF 311 and UPC 061366193119 which can be found on the product packaging.
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According to Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program, it has been determined that the recalled toy does not meet the requirements of the Phthalates Regulations.
The product contains phthalates (DEHP) above the allowable limits.
“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,” wrote Health Canada.
Risks: Prolonged use poses developmental issues in children.
What you should do: Immediately take the recalled toy away from children and dispose of the product or return to the store of purchase for a full refund.
As of June 21, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Woom ORIGINAL Bikes
The recall involves the bikes with the sizes: 1, 1+ 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
The bikes are available in red, green, blue, purple and yellow.
The logo”woom” is written in white letters and is displayed on the sides of the downtube and in metallic letters on the front of the headtube.
Also, the black letter markings “#woombikes” and wheel size appear on the chain stay and on the sides of the front fork.
The affected models are from 2018-2021
The company reported that 533 units of the affected products were sold in Canada
The affected products were sold direct to consumers from September 2018 to December 2021. Used 2018-2021 models were sold until March 2022.
The product issue is the stem and handlebar on the bikes can detach and cause riders to lose control.
Risks: Potential fall injury.
What you should do: Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Woom Bikes USA for a repair kit.
As of June 21, 2023, the company has received no reports of incident or injury in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 77 reports of incidents, including 19 reports of injury such as bruising, cuts or abrasions.
Pamana brand Fruit Jelly Snacks and Sunwave brand Mini Fruit Jellies
The assorted, mango and lychee flavours are being recalled. The products came in a plastic jar weighing 1000 grams. All UPC codes are affected by the recall.
The packages contain mini jelly cups, about the size of coffee creamers.
The small jelly cups have previously been implicated in choking deaths of children.
Depending upon the size, shape and consistency mini-cup jelly products may become lodged in the throat and may be difficult to remove.
Risks: Choking hazard.
What you should do: Do not consume or give to children. Throw the product out.
There have been no reported choking incidents associated with the consumption of these products.
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