As Canadians celebrate the holidays with gifts and parties, Health Canada is warning of a choking hazard linked to several children’s plush toys.
Health Canada issued a recall on Christmas Eve for 120 units of Mother and Baby plush toys sold by Chantia Sales, Toronto.
The recall concerns elephant, giraffe, lion, tiger and panda soft toys, in mom and baby versions.
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The toys were manufactured in China and sold in Canada between May 2023 and December 2024.
Health Canada said its sampling and evaluation program found the furry animals did not meet toy regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
“Hard plastic eyes can become detached, posing a choking hazard to young children,” the agency said.
As of Dec. 16, no injuries or incidents had been reported to the company, Health Canada said.
Canadians are urged to “immediately stop” using the recalled toys and return them for a refund.
The affected products have item number P273585 and UPC code 8140239986.
Children’s toys, including soft toys and their accessories, are among the multitude of items included in the federal government’s two-month “tax holiday” which began on December 14.
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