Health Canada has recalled the following kits containing two red "splat" balls (sticky liquid-filled rubber balls) as well as those sold individually as Splat Balls and Splat Discs with the following UPC:
Test results showed that the balls contain the toxic substance, bronopol, which could cause irritation and inflammation to the skin and eyes should the balls burst.
Health Canada and Tech4Kids Inc. reported total of three incidents, one of which resulted in a child suffering from irritation and inflammation to the face and eyes.
Customers are advised to return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund. If you believe that your child may have been exposed to bronopol,contact your family physician.
For further information, customers may contact Tech4Kids Inc. at 1-800-359-6088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday (except holidays), visit their website or email Tech4Kids Inc..
Between November 2010 to January 2012, approximately 41,000 of the balls were sold in Canada.
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