A Dollorama toy is being recalled in Canada after it was discovered it contained elevated amounts of a restricted chemical. 

Health Canada says that the Skip Ball toy may contain levels of phthalates that exceed the allowable limit.

Phthalates are chemicals that are put into plastics to make them more flexible, transparent, durable, and increase their longevity.

The chemicals were restricted in Canada, especially in the manufacturing of children's goods, in 2010. 

According to Health Canada "studies suggest that certain phthalates, including DEHP, may cause reproductive and developmental abnormalities in young children when soft vinyl products containing phthalates are sucked or chewed for extended periods."

The Skip Ball toy made of a pink ankle loop and a multicoloured ball, attached together by a plastic cord. The product number 14-1401338 can be found on the upper front part of the packaging and the UPC 667888025213, on the back.

Health Canada says that consumers should take the recalled toys away from children and either dispose of them or return to the store to obtain a refund (no receipt required).

As of July 27, 2018, Dollarama L.P. has not received any reports of incident or injuries related to the use of the Skip Ball toy.