A series of stuffed animal toys have been recalled in Canada because they pose a choking risk to children, the country’s national health department says.
On Christmas Eve, Health Canada said 120 units of Mother and Baby Plush Toys that were sold by Chantia Sales, a wholesaler based in Toronto, have been recalled.
The affected products include elephant, giraffe, lion, tiger, and panda plush toys with attached smaller baby styles, the recall said. They can be identified by item number P273585 and UPC 8140239986.
The recall noted the toys were manufactured in China and were sold in Canada from May 2023 to December 2024.
“Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that these plush toys do not meet the Toys Regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act,” the department said.
“The hard plastic eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.”
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As of Dec. 16, no incidents or injuries had been reported to the wholesaler, Health Canada said.
“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plush toys and return to the place of purchase for a refund,” it added.
Similar Recalls
Health Canada has recalled several other plush toys, including models of a cat, bear, and moose, in recent months.
In a similar fashion, these toys were recalled due to choking hazard and were made in China.
A country-wide recall was issued on Dec. 11 for the Snappy Plush cat model, a soft toy bracelet designed to attach to the wrist or a backpack. As “the nose of stuffed animals can detach from the toy,” Health Canada urged Canadians to stop purchasing it or throw it away immediately.
In late November, the Sunright Multi-Gift plush bears were found to be in violation of the Toys Regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. These bears, featured in red sweaters and emblazoned with the word “Vancouver” or “Canada,” were prohibited from being sold, redistributed, or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada also put out a recall on Nov. 19 warning against buying the Snowcap Moose Plush Coin Bag, which has the appearance of a moose head in brown and yellow colour. The health agency said 90 units of the affected products were sold in Canada between August 2024 and November 2024.
Canadians who are concerned about the mentioned recalls are encouraged to visit the OECD’s Global Portal on Product Recalls website for more information, the agency added.
