Time 4 Crafts Kids Apron recalled for violating phthalate limit

Item # 16625  UPC 062823166257

Health Canada, in cooperation with Ontario-based CTG Brands Incorporated, issued a recall announcement for 22, 400 vinyl Time 4 Crafts Kid's Aprons.  The child-sized apron is yellow with blue trim and fastens with cloth ties at the waist.

Health Canada has a product sampling and evaluation program to assure the ongoing safety of children’s products sold in the Canadian marketplace.  During one of these sampling, it was discovered that the apron contained the chemical plastic softener Di-Ethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP) at a level that exceeded Canadian restricted limits.

While no injuries or illness have been reported, studies suggest that some phthalates like DEHP may cause reproductive and developmental concerns in young children when products containing one or more specific phthalates (including DEHP) are sucked or chewed for extended lengths of time.

The aprons affected were sold across Canada from February 2008 through January 21012.

Remove the apron from children, dispose of it and contact CTG Brands Inc. at 1-905-761-3330.