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Product Recalls

Product Recalls - Safety Above All

Parents from across Canada have expressed great concern over a number of significant toy recalls that have happened in the last several months. This concern is shared by every person of Gracie & Gruff fine toys.  Gracie & Gruff is committed to protecting children from any harm, especially through the use of the toys we sell. The removal of these unsafe products from the homes and marketplace is of the utmost importance to Gracie & Gruff and we encourage you to contact us with questions or concerns about these recalls.

Gracie & Gruff fine toys wants to assure consumers that while there may be exceptions, the vast majority of toys we sell are safe. As an organization we are committed to providing a superior source of quality, educational toys within our community and having the information required to allow parents to make knowledgeable and safe decisions for their children.  We only stock products from the most reputable and professional manufacturers and distributors and wherever possible buy products from local sources.

Of the many toy recalls that have taken place in the last several months only four have pertained to product we sell or have sold in the past.  Information about these recalls are available at the links below:

Statement on Toy Recall by RC2 Corp.  (6/13/2007) : Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway

Statement on Toy Recall by Infantino (7/3/2007) : Castle Shape Sorter

Statement on Toy Recall by RC2 Corp.  (9/26/2007) : Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway

Statement on Toy Recall by Habermaass Corp. (8/28/08) : Haba Rattles

Further information about these recalls are available in both of our store locations.


In order to assist consumers; we have listed some other recalls that have taken place recently that do not apply to items we have stocked in our stores but have been widely available.  This is not meant as a comprehensive list.  We encourage you to visit the CPSC web site and the Health Canada Advisories, Warnings & Recalls web site for further information or if you have questions or concerns about a specific product.

Statement on Toy Recall by Hasbro (7/19/2007) : Easy Bake Ovens

Statement on Toy Recall by Fisher-Price (8/2/2007) : Fisher-Price Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer

Statement on Toy Recall by Mattel (8/14/2007) : Polly Pocket

Statement on Toy Recall by Mattel (8/14/2007) : Barbie & Tanner

Statement on Toy Recall by Mattel (8/14/2007) : Batman

Statement on Toy Recall by Mattel (8/14/2007) : Doggie Day Care

Statement on Toy Recall by Mattel (8/14/2007) : Sarge Diecast

Statement on Toy Recall by Schylling Associates (8/22/2007) : Tin Tops and Pails

Statement on Recall by St. Martin's Press (8/23/2007) : Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books

Statement on Toy Recall by Toys "R" Us (8/30/2007) : Wooden Coloring Cases

Statement on Toy Recall by Fisher-Price (9/4/2007) : Fisher-Price Bongo Band

Statement on Toy Recall by Fisher-Price (9/4/2007) : Fisher-Price Geo Trax

Statement on Toy Recall by Mattel (9/4/2007) : Barbie Accessory Toys

Statement on Toy Recall by Guidecraft (9/26/2007) : Puppet Theatres

Statement on Toy Recall by Guidecraft (10/17/2007) : Table Puppet Theatres

Statement on Toy Recall by Fisher-Price (10/25/2007) : Go Diego Go Boats

Statement on Toy Recall by Fisher-Price (11/6/2007) : Laugh & Learn Kitchen Toys

Statement on Toy Recall by Spin Master (11/7/2007) : Aqua Dots

Statement on Toy Recall by Schylling Associates (11/7/2007): Robot 2000

Statement on Toy Recall by Schylling Associates (11/7/2007): Dizzy Ducks Music Box

Statement on Toy Recall by Schylling Associates (11/7/2007) : Winnie the Pooh Spinning Top

Statement on Toy Recall by Schylling Associates (11/7/2007) : Duck Family Collectable

Statement on Toy Recall by Marvel Toys (11/8/2007) : Curious George Plush Dolls

CPSC Delivers the ABC's of Toy Safety

Statement on Toy Recall by Reeves International Inc. (11/28/2007) : Holiday Ornaments

Statement on Toy Recall by RC2 Corp. (12/6/2007) : Potty Seats

Statement on Toy Recall by RC2 Corp. (12/6/2007) : Children's' Feeding Seats

Statement on Toy Recall by Dollar Tree Stores (12/13/2007) : Various Toys

Statement on Toy Recall by Cranium (1/17/2008) : Cranium Cadoo

Statement on Toy Recall by Battat (1/23/2008) : Magnabild Construction Sets

Building Baby Safety From the Ground Up

 Statement on Toy Recall by Dumar (2/19/2008) : Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars

Consumer Alert: Fire Hazard with Remote-Controlled Helicopters and Airplanes

Statement on Toy Recall by Battat (3/13/08) : Magnabild Magnetic Building Sets

Statement on Toy Recall by MEGA Brands (3/17/08) : Magtastik and Magnetix Jr.

Statement on Toy Recall by MEGA Brands (3/17/08) : MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures

Statement on Toy Recall by Plan Toys Inc. (3/25/08) : Toy Penguins

Statement on Toy Recall by Toys "R" Us (4/3/08) : Imaginarium Activity Centers

Statement on Toy Recall by Manhattan Group (5/15/08) : Tumble Tower Infant Rattles

Statement on Toy Recall by United Scientific (5/22/08) : Magnets

Statement on Toy Recall by Disney Stores (5/22/08) : Tinker Bell Wands

Statement on Toy Recall by Kids Station Toys (5/28/08) : Little Tykes Toy Cell Phone

Statement on Toy Recall by Toys "R" Us (6/12/08) : Merry-Go-Round

Statement on Toy Recall by Bead Bazaar (7/3/08) : Children's Jewellery

Statement on Toy Recall by Fisher-Price (8/7/08) : Learning Pots & Pans

Statement on Toy Recall by International Playthings (8/26/08) : Stroller Activity Bars

CPSC and Baby Safety Month

Statement on Toy Recall by Hasbro (10/09/08) : Nerf N-Strike Blasters

We encourage all consumers to be vigilant in purchasing products for their children especially through second-hand stores, garage sales, and on-line auctions.  A complete list of recalled products are available at the CPSC web site as well as the Health Canada Advisories, Warnings & Recalls website which includes recalls from 1973 onward.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information concerning any toy product or these recalls.