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Kif-Kif Import Meubles & Deco Recalls "Safi" Hand-made Glazed Ceramic Collection

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Quick summary: Kif-Kif Import Meubles & Deco Recalls "Safi" Hand-made Glazed Ceramic Collection .

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Quick summary: Kif-Kif Import Meubles & Deco Recalls "Safi" Hand-made Glazed Ceramic Collection .

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Description"Safi" Hand-Made Glazed Ceramic Collection Product description This recall involves all "Safi" Hand-made Glazed Ceramic collection distributed by Kif-Kif import meubles & deco. The collection came in various colours and sizes. Hazard identified Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the recalled collection of decorative products contain lead in excess of the allowable limits. These products were tested and determined to be non-compliant with the Glazed Ceramics and Glassware Regulations (GCGR) requirements for heavy metals. Lead is highly toxic if ingested by young children, builds up in the body and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, convulsion, coma or even death. Over time, exposure to lead can result in many harmful health effects. Neither Kif-Kif nor Health Canada has received reports of illnesses related to the use of these products. For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the Healthy Canadians page called Reduce your exposure to lead. Consumers may also visit Health Canada's Glazed Ceramics and Glassware Regulations - Dealer Information for information regarding the heavy metals in glazes. Number sold Approximately 250 of the recalled collection were sold at Kif-Kif import meubles & Deco stores in the region of Quebec. Time period sold The recalled products were sold from November 2010 to February 2014. Place of origin Manufactured in Morocco. Companies Distributor Kif-Kif import meuble & Deco Montreal Quebec CANADA Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)

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  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Kif-Kif for a refund or exchange.
  • For additional information, consumers may contact Kif-Kif import meuble & Deco, at 1-855-kif-kif1 (1-855-543-5431) between 9:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m EST Monday through Friday for a refund.
  • Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
  • Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
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