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Consumer product recall

Expanded Recall: Midwest Design Imports Inc. recalls 'Touch of Nature' Feather Boas

Starting date:
December 21, 2017
Posting date:
December 21, 2017
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Identification number:
RA-65482

Expansion of October 4, 2017 recall and October 24, 2017 recall.

Affected products

'Touch of Nature' Feather Boas

Product description

This expanded recall involves models of 'Touch of Nature' Feather Boas, consisting of sanitized natural feathers in addition to those included in the previous recall.

'Fluffy' Style:

The following colours and sizes are affected.
Colour Size Barcode/UPC Product Number
Black

2 yd (182 cm)

18 g (0.63 oz)
684653380001

38000

P.O.: 1212002; TONMBOA18-0112, and

P.O.: 1602003; TONMBOA18-0414
Royale Blue

2 yd (182 cm)

18 g (0.63 oz)
684653380056

38005

TONBOA3-305
Burgundy

2 yd (182 cm)

18 g (0.63 oz)
684653379005 37900
Eggshell

2 yd (182 cm)

18 g (0.63 oz)
684653380018 38001
Fluorescent Lime

2 yd (182 cm)

18 g (0.63 oz)
684653379128 37912
Hot Pink

2 yd (182 cm)

18 g (0.63 oz)
684653380087 38008
Light Pink

2 yd (182 cm)

18 g (0.63 oz)
684653379012 37901
Orange

2 yd (182 cm)

18 g (0.63 oz)
684653379029 37902
Purple

2 yd (182 cm)

18 g (0.63 oz)
684653380063 38006
Red

2 yd (182 cm)

18 g (0.63 oz)
684653380070 38007
Yellow

2 yd (182 cm)

18 g (0.63 oz)
684653380032 38003
Turquoise

2 yd (182 cm)

18 g (0.63 oz)
684653379036 37903
White

2 yd (182 cm)

18 g (0.63 oz
684653380025 38002

'Chandelle' Style:

The following colours and sizes are affected.
Colour Size Barcode/UPC Product Number
Black 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653380124

38012

P.O.: 1605004

TONCBOA45-0413
Aqua 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653368184 36818
Candy Pink 2 yd (182 cm) 18 g (0.63 oz) 684653379159 37915
Eggshell 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653380131 38013
Fluorescent Lime 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653379401 37940
Hot Pink 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653380186 38018
Kelly Green 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653379340 37934
Lavender 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653379364 37936
Light Blue 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653380155 38015
Mardi Gras 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653368009 36800
Orange 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653379326 37932
Purple 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653380179 38017
Red 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653380100 38010
Robing Egg 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653367484 36748
Royal Blue 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653380162 38016
Teal 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653368238 36823
Turquoise 2 yd (182 cm) 45 g (1.6 oz) 684653379357 37935
White 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653380117 38011
White w/Silver Lurex 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653368207 36820
Yellow 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653380148 38014
Burgundy 2 yd (182 cm) 45 g (1.6 oz) 684653379302 37930
Light Pink 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653379319 37931
Navy 2 yd (182 cm) 45g (1.6 oz) 684653367422 36742

Hazard identified

Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that these boas do not meet the requirements for textile flammability under Canadian law.

If exposed to flame such as from candles, matches or lighters, the boas could catch fire and possibly cause burns to consumers.

The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits the manufacture, importation, advertisement or sale of a textile product that does not meet the requirements set out in the Textile Flammability Regulations and other applicable regulations under the Act.

As of December 19, 2017, the company received no reports of consumer incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.

Number sold

Approximately 2,834 of the recalled boas were sold at Gale’s Wholesale and Gale’s Wonderland establishments in Saskatchewan, and at Huff N Puff Party Stuff and It's My Party Shop Ltd in British Columbia.

Time period sold

The recalled boas were sold from October 2008 to December 2017.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Distributor
Midwest Design Imports
13309 F street
Omaha, Nebraska
68137
UNITED STATES
Manufacturer
Henan Fukang Feather Co. LTD
Yi Yang road, Industruial area
Huangchuan, Henan
465150
CHINA

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What you should do

Consumers should not wear or allow their children to wear the recalled feather boas. The recalled feathered boas should be returned to the place of purchase for a refund.

For additional information, consumers may contact Midwest Design Imports at  402-691-8009, or toll free at 877-292-3665. Located in the United States of America at 13309 F Street Omaha, NE 68137.

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.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.