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

Statement on Voluntary Toy Recall by Filosofia (12/13/08) : Thames & Kosmos Chem C1000

Statement on Voluntary Toy Recall by Alex (2/16/09): Shaving in the Tub

Statement on Voluntary Toy Recall by Educo (6/16/09): Go Fish Go Magnetic Maze

Statement on Voluntary Toy Recall by Manhattan Toy (7/16/09): Cosmic Teether

Statement on Voluntary Toy Recall by Schylling (9/23/09): Ironing Board

Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard (6/2/2011)

Toy Keys with Remote Recalled by Battat Due to Choking Hazard (August 2, 2011)

Wooden Rattle Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Choking Hazard (September 1, 2011)

Guidecraft Recalls Twist ‘n Sort Toys Due to Choking Hazard (October 20, 2011)

Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards (November 2, 2011)

Further information about these recalls is available at our store location.

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

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.

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