Postings Tagged: "Bad Toys"

  • harry-potter-hedwig-hermione-and-crookshank-tainted-with-lead

Harry Potter, Hedwig, Hermione and Crookshank tainted with lead

Categories: Health Canada Recall Notices

Looks like even Harry Potter can’t escape “excess levels of lead”. These Harry Potter bookends were sold through various school fundraisers and the paint …

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Hey Melissa and Doug! Maybe it’s time to add that “Recall Section”

Categories: Health Canada Recall Notices

I started this blog because of the possibility that we were affected by a toy recall. We owned a Melissa and Doug Geometric Stacker …

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Go Ahead Call them: Playwell Enterprises at 416-439-0044

Categories: Health Canada Recall Notices

Of all the toys that are the least likely to cross the threshold of our home, are magnetic toys. Quite honestly, I am AMAZED …

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The Health Canada 12-Step Recall Process ;-)

Categories: Health Canada Recall Notices

Did you know that Health Canada has an actual 12-step process for recalling hazardous consumer products in Canada? It’s true and I know this because …

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Galt Toys Recall – Sold since 1979??

Categories: Health Canada Recall Notices

Hmm, more wooden called for “excess levels of Barium”!! Health Canada just issued a recall on a painted toy called the “Pop Up Toy” by …

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Recalled: “Big Top Flippity Flops” by ALEX Toys

Categories: Health Canada Recall Notices, Toy Safety Warnings

Alex Toys are a really popular toy company with a wide selection of toys (plastic, wooden, activity based, painted, etc). Alex products are immensely …

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Chapters….we were such good friends

Categories: Health Canada Recall Notices

My love affair with Chapters Indigo started in the late ’90s when they were simply known as Chapters. I’ve bought their books, gift cards, I …

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  • melissa-and-doug-and-the-recalled-geometric-stacker

Melissa and Doug and the recalled Geometric Stacker

Categories: Health Canada Recall Notices

Melissa and Doug are a widely popular children’s toy manufacturer with a particular niche in painted wooden toys. Their products are available in big …

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