RECALLS: Children’s toys, baby cribs, harnesses and spa pumps recalled from Ontario stores

Ontario residents are being urged to inspect their homes for several products that may pose risks of entrapment, fall injuries, and fire hazards. Here is what’s being recalled this week:

Stanley-Branded Stanley JR Kids Wheelbarrow 

This recall involves the long hoe and rake in the Stanley JR Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Set (model 1662178), which are found above the package’s bar code.

The set includes a wheelbarrow, apron, gloves, rake, hoe and hand tools. Only the long hoe and rake, which have yellow-painted wooden handles and black metal ends are affected.

The hoe and rake’s surface coating contains lead levels exceeding the allowable limit under Toys Regulations, posing a risk of lead exposure to children.

According to Health Canada, lead is toxic if ingested and can cause serious health effects, including anemia, vomiting, brain injury and, in extreme cases, even death.

The company reported that 60,480 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 352,196 were sold in the United States between February 2024 to June 2024.

Risks: Potential chemical hazard.

What you should do: Stop using the recalled products and contact Red Toolbox for details on how to receive a free replacement long hoe and rake.

As of Aug. 6, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada and the United States.

Gymax 3-in-1 Baby Bassinet Bedside Sleeper Crib 

This recall involves the Gymax 3-in-1 Baby Bassinet Bedside Sleeper Crib with a 5-level adjustable height and a detachable sidebar. The following items are affected:

• GYM10480 — Beige
• GYM10481 — Grey
• GYM10482 — Pink

These products do not meet Canada’s Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations due to a sleep surface incline greater than 7 degrees.

Health Canada advises that the safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back on a firm, flat surface designed for sleep.

The company reported that 264 units of the affected products were sold online at Bestbuy.ca in Canada between October 2022 and February 2024.

Risks: Poses injury and entrapment hazards.

What you should do: Stop using the recalled cribs and contact Gymax LLC for a refund.

As of Sept. 3, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

Petzl GYM, PANDION, and PANJI Harnesses

This recall involves Petzl GYM, Pandion and Panji harnesses, which are gray with orange and green sections to indicate proper use. The harnesses feature a bright orange leg loop for the left leg, a green attachment loop, and an “ATTACH HERE” label.

The following products are affected:

• GYM harness (Model C032AA00) — Serial numbers: 18319xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24Axxxxxxxxxx
• PANDION harness (Model C029AA00) — Serial numbers: 18321xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24Axxxxxxxxxx
• PANDION harness (Model C029AA01) — Serial numbers: 1827xxxxxx through 19262xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 23Axxxxxxxxxx
• PANJI harness (Model C028AA00) — Serial numbers: 18326xxxxxx through 19253xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 23Jxxxxxxxxxx

Users of the products risk putting the harness on backwards, potentially clipping into a non-weight-bearing loop on the back. This could result in a fall from height, leading to serious injury including paraplegia or death.

The company reported that 5,867 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 22,000 were sold in the United States between January 2019 and May 2024.

Risks: Poses fall hazard.

What you should do: Discontinue using the items and contact Petzl to have the product modified.

As of Sept. 12, 2024, no incidents or injuries have been reported in Canada. The company has received one report of an incident resulting in injury in the United States.

AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps

This recall involves various models of AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps, which were sold either individually or as part of a package with an inflatable spa liner. The inflatable spas were marketed under the SaluSpa and Coleman brands, while the spa pumps were sold under the Bestway brand. The following six pump model numbers are included in the recall, identifiable on the label located on the side or back of the pump:

• AirJet — P05333 (2021-2023)
• AirJet — P05340 (2021-2023)
• AirJet — P07002 (2021-2023)
• AirJet — P07003 (2021-2023)
• HydroJet — P05511 (2021-2023)
• HydroJet — P07034 (2021-2023)

The company reported that 84,952 spa pumps were sold in Canada and approximately 866,000 units were sold in the U.S. between October 2020 and June 2024.

Risks: Poses fire hazard.

What you should do: Stop using the recalled spa pumps and contact Bestway to receive a free replacement spa pump or a pump refund.

As of Sept. 9, 2024, no incidents or injuries have been reported in Canada. In the U.S., the company has received three reports involving the spa pumps, including one report of a house fire that resulted in a fatality.