Kool Charmz recalled

Health Canada has announced the recall of toys containing dangerously high levels of lead. Below is the description fo the latest toy.

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Kool Charmz Pop Charm

Full Product Description
This recall involves the Kool Charmz Pop Charm pink rubber bracelet with cherries, penguin and green hand rubber charms. The product is identified by item number 07532 and UPC number 062823075320, which can be found on the front of the package.

Hazard Identified
Testing by Health Canada revealed that the charms contain lead in excess of the allowable limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Health Canada has not received any reports of illness or incidents related to the use of this item.

For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit Health Canada's: It's Your Health: Effects of Lead on Human Health.

Corrective Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled items away from children and the items should be safely disposed of in regular household trash.

For additional information, consumers may contact Canasia Toys & Gifts Inc. Customer Service at 1-905-761-3330.

Number Sold
Approximately 35,280 of the recalled charms were sold at various discount and dollar stores across Canada.

Time Period Sold
The recalled charms were sold from October 2007 to November 2008.

Manfactured in China.

Importer
Canasia Toys & Gifts Inc. of Vaughan, Ontario

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