This stuffed giraffe is part of a plush toy recall issued by Health Canada after reports of hard plastic eyes coming loose creating a choking hazard.
Health Canada is asking Canadian families to check any stuffed animals that may have appeared under the tree this year, because there could be a choking hazard. Health Canada is asking Canadian families to check any stuffed animals that may have appeared under the tree this year, because there could be a choking hazard.
The agency says Chinese-made Mother and Baby Plush Toys — including animals like pandas, elephants, lions, tigers and giraffes — don't meet Canadian safety standards and hard plastic eyes could come loose and be swallowed by a young child.The affected toys have a universal product code of 81402-39986 and item number of P273585. Health Canada said the importer,, has not had any reports of injuries in Canada, as of last week. The company has sold 120 units since May of 2023.
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