Consumer Products
1 day 2 hours ago
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the product may not meet the Residential Detectors Regulations in Canada. The Residential Detectors Regulations require that smoke detectors, heat actuated fire detectors and smoke alarms in Canada meet the applicable Canadian standards. The product does not have a Canadian certification mark and it is unknown if the alarm operates in the presence of smoke or fire, posing a potential fire hazard.
Health Canada reminds consumers that products that do not have a recognized Canadian certification mark may not meet Canadian performance standards and could fail or operate incorrectly. This could pose a risk to consumers who may not be alerted to a fire incident in their home. For more information on what to look for when purchasing a smoke alarm or detector, see Health Canada's Consumer Information - When purchasing smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, look for a Canadian certification mark.
Consumer product safety
1 day 2 hours ago
The recalled products do not have mandatory hazard labelling as required by the Cosmetic Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act, or the Consumer Chemical and Container Regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. Improper labelling could result in misuse of the product and lead to serious injury.
As of March 9, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Consumer product safety
2 days 2 hours ago
The Residential Detectors Regulations require that smoke detectors, heat actuated fire detectors and smoke alarms in Canada meet the applicable Canadian standards. The product does not have a Canadian certification mark and it is unknown if the alarm operates in the presence of smoke, posing a potential fire hazard.
Health Canada reminds consumers that products that do not have a recognized Canadian certification mark may not meet Canadian performance standards and could fail or operate incorrectly. This could pose a risk to consumers who may not be alerted to a fire incident in their home. For more information on what to look for when purchasing a smoke alarm or detector, see Health Canada's Consumer Information - When purchasing smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, look for a Canadian certification mark.
As of March 6, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injury in Canada.
Consumer product safety
2 days 2 hours ago
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the magnets do not meet the performance criteria assessed for small powerful magnets set out in Table 3 of the general prohibitions under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
Small, powerful magnets can be easily swallowed by children of all ages, posing serious and potentially life-threatening risks.
When more than one powerful magnet is swallowed in a short period of time, the magnets can attract one another while moving through the intestines. This can cause the intestines to twist, creating blockages or tearing of the intestinal walls.
As of February 28, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Consumer product safety
2 days 2 hours ago
Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that the recalled products contain methyl eugenol above the maximum concentration outlined in the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist (‘Hotlist’).
Methyl eugenol is prohibited as a pure ingredient on the Hotlist due to its potential for carcinogenicity but is permitted as a naturally occurring component in botanical extracts with specific limits depending on the product type.
As of March 9, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
Consumer product safety
3 days 2 hours ago
The affected products are packaged in the wrong pack. The labels for the affected products have incorrect cannabinoid values. The labels show that the THC is higher than the actual value and that the CBD is lower than the actual value.
Controlled substances and cannabis
1 week 1 day ago
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the magnets do not meet the magnetic force requirements of the Toys Regulations and pose an ingestion hazard.
Small, powerful magnets can be easily swallowed by children of all ages, posing serious and potentially life-threatening risks.
When more than one powerful magnet is swallowed in a short period of time, the magnets can attract one another while moving through the intestines. This can cause the intestines to twist, creating blockages or tearing of the intestinal walls.
As of February 26, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Consumer product safety
1 week 1 day ago
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the magnets do not meet the performance criteria assessed for small powerful magnets set out in Table 3 of the general prohibitions under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
Small, powerful magnets can be easily swallowed by children of all ages, posing serious and potentially life-threatening risks.
When more than one powerful magnet is swallowed in a short period of time, the magnets can attract one another while moving through the intestines. This can cause the intestines to twist, creating blockages or tearing of the intestinal walls.
As of February 26, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Consumer product safety
1 week 3 days ago
The recalled products do not meet the labelling and child-resistant packaging requirements required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
The lack of child-resistant packaging presents a risk of unintentional exposure, which could lead to serious illness or injury, including death.
As of February 25, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Consumer product safety
1 week 3 days ago
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the recalled product contains methyl eugenol above the maximum concentration in the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist.
Methyl eugenol is prohibited as a pure ingredient on the Hotlist due to its potential for carcinogenicity but is permitted as a naturally occurring component in botanical extracts with specific limits depending on the product type.
As of February 24, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
Consumer product safety
1 week 4 days ago
Due to a manufacturing fault, the glitter varnish finish on the book cover can be peeled off. Small flakes of glitter varnish could be a choking hazard to small children.
As of February 26, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Consumer product safety
1 week 4 days ago
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the magnets do not meet the performance criteria assessed for small powerful magnets set out in Table 3 of the general prohibitions under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
Small, powerful magnets can be easily swallowed by children of all ages, posing serious and potentially life-threatening risks.
When more than one powerful magnet is swallowed in a short period of time, the magnets can attract one another while moving through the intestines. This can cause the intestines to twist, creating blockages or tearing of the intestinal walls.
As of February 19 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
Consumer product safety
1 week 5 days ago
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the recalled product contains methyl eugenol above the maximum concentration in the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist.
Methyl eugenol is prohibited as a pure ingredient on the Hotlist due to its potential for carcinogenicity but is permitted as a naturally occurring component in botanical extracts with specific limits depending on the product type.
As of February 20, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
Consumer product safety
2 weeks 1 day ago
Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that these strollers do not meet the Carriages and Strollers Regulations in Canada. The storage bag has a cord with a loop that extends into the occupant space posing a strangulation hazard for children. Additionally, certain locations related to the seat, may pose shearing and/or pinching hazards.
As of February 3, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Consumer product safety
2 weeks 1 day ago
Candle flames can reach abnormally high levels, which can lead to fire, property damage and personal injury.
As of February 23, 2026, the company has received no reports of abnormally high flame in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
Consumer product safety
2 weeks 2 days ago
When force is applied to the window sash of some 100 Series casement windows with the window opening control device applied, the device may not perform as intended and can cause the window opening control device to stop functioning, allowing the window to open without control, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
As of February 23, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 8 reports of the window opening control device being broken or missing screws, and no reports of injuries.
Consumer product safety
2 weeks 2 days ago
When the steam cleaner’s boiler is overfilled, extensively corroded, and the pressure release valve (boiler cap) also malfunctions, the boiler can rupture, posing a risk of serious injury or burn to the user or bystanders.
As of January 20, 2026, the company has received 15 reports of boiler ruptures, including four reports of minor burns, bruises, lacerations, and a broken wrist, and at least seven reports of minor property damage. Three of these reports originated in Canada and 12 originated in the United States.
Consumer product safety
2 weeks 2 days ago
When the plastic container is opened, pieces of the bath bomb potions may be ejected and impact the consumer.
As of February 16, 2026, the company has received no reports of the product ejecting pieces from the container or causing injury in Canada. In the United States, the company has received three reports of pieces ejecting forcefully from the plastic container when opened. Two consumers reported bruises and swelling after being struck in the arm and face, including one consumer who reported a chipped tooth.
Consumer product safety
2 weeks 5 days ago
The affected products do not meet certain contaminant limits for aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are a group of toxic compounds produced by certain fungi (molds). Consumption of products contaminated with aflatoxins can pose serious health risks, including liver damage and an increased risk of cancer.
Controlled substances and cannabis
2 weeks 5 days ago
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the product may not meet the Residential Detectors Regulations in Canada. The product does not have a Canadian certification mark and it is unknown if the alarm operates in the presence of smoke, posing a potential fire hazard.
Health Canada reminds consumers that products that do not have a recognized Canadian certification mark may not meet Canadian performance standards and could fail or operate incorrectly. This could pose a risk to consumers who may not be alerted to a fire incident in their home. For more information on what to look for when purchasing a smoke alarm or detector, see Health Canada's Consumer Information - When purchasing smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, look for a Canadian certification mark.
As of February 13, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
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