3 weeks 2 days ago
The power cable on the affected units may become brittle and break when exposed to temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius, leading to a potential electric shock injury.
As of March 6, 2025, the company has received 13 reports of incidents relating to the power cord becoming brittle and breaking in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
Consumer product safety
3 weeks 2 days ago
Some of the bolts that came with the Kimpex Rush and Kimpex Arrow II ski kits could break and cause the skis to detach from the snowmobile. Only the 3/8-16 imperial bolts that are included in the Kimpex Rush and Kimpex Arrow II ski kits are affected. This issue may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause serious injury.
As of March 10, the company has received 1 report of an incident in Canada, and no report of injuries.
Consumer product safety
3 weeks 3 days ago
Relight candles are banned in Canada.
These candles can spontaneously relight after being blown out and can re-ignite after disposal, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer product safety
4 weeks ago
The handheld hair dryer brushes lack an immersion protection device, posing a a risk of electric shock to consumers if it falls into water when plugged in.
As of February 6th, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Consumer product safety
4 weeks ago
The metal contact in the switch mechanism of the Recon LT avalanche transceiver can corrode, potentially causing it to malfunction or turn off, which can cause delayed search and rescue operations in the case of an avalanche.
As of February 14, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States. The company has received 6 reports in Europe of the product malfunctioning or turning off, with no reports of injuries.
Consumer product safety
4 weeks 2 days ago
These candles can spontaneously relight after being blown out. They are prohibited in Canada under the Candles Regulations of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act because they can re-ignite after disposal, posing a fire hazard.
As of February 25, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Consumer product safety
1 month ago
509 has determined that 509 Tactical 3.0 helmets and 509 for Polaris Tactical 3.0 helmets (Youth, Mountain, and Trail helmets) fail to comply with some marked certification standards and may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
As of February 17, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
Consumer product safety
1 month ago
This recall involves one lot of Blizza Brands Inc.'s Cloudz 7g dried cannabis flowers. This product was sold through authorized retailers in Ontario.
Hazard identified
The affected product may contain mould. In certain individuals, exposure may result in allergic symptom such as sneezing, coughing, wheezing, runny nose or nasal congestion, and watery or itchy eyes. The use of, or exposure to a mouldy product may cause temporary adverse health consequences, where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
To date, Blizza Brands Inc. and Health Canada have not received any complaints related to the recalled lot. Neither Blizza Brands Inc. nor Health Canada have received any adverse reaction reports for the recalled cannabis product lot.
Number Sold
120 units of recalled product were sold.
Time Period Sold
The recalled product was sold from January 27, 2025 - February 4, 2025.
Controlled substances and cannabis
1 month ago
When the Goal Zero 4x HPP to 1x HPP+ Solar Series Combiner used in combination with Goal Zero's Nomad series panels, the "series combiner" can allow the solar panels to be damaged, which can lead to a fire hazard.
As of February 21, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Consumer product safety
1 month ago
The boilers can release carbon monoxide (CO) due to delayed ignitions or component damage, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
As of February 21, 2025, the company has received no reports of CO leaks in Canada, and no reports of injuries nor death. In the United States, the company has received 25 reports of CO leaks from the recalled boilers and 2 reports of death due to CO poisoning associated with the recalled boilers.
Consumer product safety
1 month ago
The magnetic wheel on the product may break and release small, loose parts, posing an ingestion hazard.
As of February 25, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
Consumer product safety
1 month 1 week ago
The recalled hoodies and sweatshirts do not comply with flammability requirements of the Textile Flammability Regulations, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
As of February 19, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Consumer product safety
1 month 1 week ago
The recalled products do not meet the labelling requirements of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
The lack of appropriate labelling information could result in unintentional exposure to the product and lead to serious illness or injury.
As of February 17, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Consumer product safety
1 month 1 week ago
The hair accessories of the Bertha Butterfly Dolls contain sharp edges which pose a laceration hazard.
As of February 19, 2025, the company has received one report of a laceration injury in Canada.
Consumer product safety
1 month 1 week ago
Health Canada has determined that the use of these restraints in a motor vehicle could increase the risk of injury in the event of a collision.
Additionally, these products do not display Transport Canada's National Safety Mark and therefore have not been certified to meet the safety requirements of the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations.
The use of these restraints in a motor vehicle would be considered illegal under provincial and territorial highway regulations.
Consumer product safety
1 month 1 week ago
The space between the bars on the back of the step stool pose an entrapment hazard, where a child’s head can get stuck.
As of Februrary 18, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada
Consumer product safety
1 month 1 week ago
The clutch cable for the drive assembly may be kinked or damaged, preventing the tractor from shifting gears as expected. The unexpected loss of functionality could briefly affect the operator’s ability to slow or stop the machine.
As of February 19, 2025, the company has received 3 reports of clutch cable breakage incidents in Canada, and no reports of injury. In the United States, the company has received 30 reports of clutch cable breakage incidents and no reports of injury.
Consumer product safety
1 month 1 week ago
The tip-over restraint strap may fail to work. The dresser may tip-over if not securely anchored to the wall, posing a tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in serious injury or death to children.
As of January 21, 2025, the company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or in the United States.
Consumer product safety
1 month 1 week ago
The recalled products do not have the proper consumer chemical labelling required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
The product contains linseed oil which can undergo spontaneous heating, leading to ignition of the product. The lack of the required warnings could lead to improper use of the product and present a flammability hazard leading to serious injury or fire.
Materials used with the product, such as rags, may spontaneously self-ignite, even with no source of ignition like a spark or flame.
As of February 10, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
Consumer product safety
1 month 1 week ago
The climbing ropes can weaken and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
As of February 11, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. However, in the United States, Setsmart has received 13 reports of the recalled ropes breaking, including one report of a fall that resulted in a severe spinal cord injury.
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