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April 17 Canada: Consumer product recall ‘Quick Fix Tire Inflator’

April 17th, 2012

From Health Canada:

This recall involves “Quick Fix Tire Inflator” instant flat tire sealer and inflator. The product is sold in a 340-g aerosol container and can be identified by the UPC 790920127610.

An inspection by Health Canada has determined that the recalled product does not meet the hazard symbols and bilingual labelling requirements for consumer chemical products under Canadian law.

This lack of labelling information could lead to improper handling and use of the product and to serious injury.

Neither Les Pièces d’auto Transit Inc. nor Health Canada have received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this product in Canada.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and dispose of it as per Municipal Hazardous Waste Guidelines.

For more information, consumers may contact Les Pièces d’auto Transit Inc. at1 800-263-8916.

March 13 Canada: Consumer Product Recall – “Aleene’s” Super Gels

March 13th, 2012

From Health Canada:

This recall involves “Aleene’s” Super Gels (skin-bonding adhesives) distributed by Michaels Stores Inc. The following three super gels are included in this recall:

Aleene’s Super Gel Brush-On Adhesive is identifiable by the SKU number 188998 and the UPC 017754291288;

Aleene’s Super Gel Instant Adhesive (Platinum Bond) is identifiable by the SKU number 083356 and the UPC 017754159748;

Aleene’s Super Gel Pen Adhesive is identifiable by the SKU number 188996 and the UPC 017754291301.

These products do not meet Canada’s legal requirements for labelling and child resistant containers for quick skin-bonding adhesives. These adhesives are a type of glue capable of bonding skin with skin instantly.

Neither Michaels Stores Inc. nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these products.

Consumers should keep the product out of reach of children and return the product to any Michaels Store for a full refund.

For more information contact Michaels Stores Inc. at 1-800-642-4235

March 9 Canada: Consumer Product Recall – Blaze Jelled Chafing Fuel

March 9th, 2012

From Health Canada:

This recall involves Blaze Jelled Chafing Fuel by Metro Ontario Inc. The product contains methyl alcohol and is used to generate instant clean fire for cooking in various environments.

The recalled jelled chafing fuel was sold in small metal containers as single units and as a two-pack, and can be identified by the UPC 794666781002 on the two-pack and theUPC 094922637024 on the single unit.

The recalled products do not meet the labelling requirements for Consumer Chemical Products under Canadian Law.

The lack of labelling information, including appropriate warnings, may lead to serious injury or property damage.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these products.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them as per Municipal Hazardous Waste Guidelines.

For more information contact Metro Ontario Inc. Customer Care at1-877-763-7374.

Nov. 30 Canada: Packaging and Labelling Information for Reed Diffusers

November 30th, 2011

From Health Canada:

Reed diffusers are home fragrance products that consist of a bottle, scented oils and reeds – thin wooden sticks used to diffuse the oil. Examples of reed diffusers are shown below (note that bottles and oils can come in various colours and sizes).

Health Canada has received reports of children ingesting the contents of reed diffuser products. There are several different types of oils used in reed diffuser products, some of which may be harmful if ingested. The colourful, fragrant oils and decorative material are likely to attract a child’s attention. Once the diffuser container is filled with the scented oil, the reeds are simply dropped into the filled bottle with one end submerged in the oil, making it readily accessible to toddlers or young children exploring their environment.

Under the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (CCCR, 2001), all chemical products, including the oils used in reed diffusers, must be assessed by the manufacturer or importer to determine whether the product falls within any of the hazard categories specified by Parts 1 to 5 of the CCCR, 2001, such as “toxic” or “flammable”. Once assessed, these products may be subject to the labelling and packaging requirements of the CCCR, 2001. A product’s hazard category indicates whether any prohibition applies, if there are specific packaging requirements, such as child-resistant containers, and what statements must appear on the label of the container.

Certain information required by the CCCR, 2001 must be displayed on the main display panel of the product label such that it is clear and legible under normal conditions of sale and use.
Consumer chemical products and containers, including reed diffuser oils and the containers used to store the oils, which do not meet the requirements of the CCCR, 2001 cannot be advertised, imported or sold in Canada. Persons responsible for the import, advertisement or sale of reed diffusers in Canada are responsible for ensuring compliance with the CCCR, 2001 and the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. Health Canada regularly monitors the marketplace, and takes appropriate enforcement action as required.

We will keep you informed of any new developments, and if you are a manufacturer or importer of reed diffusers and oils contact us @ Nexreg to see how we can help you comply with the CCCR, 2001.

Oct. 28 Canada: Fog Solution Consumer Product Recall

October 28th, 2011

From Health Canada:

This recall involves Fog Solution sold at Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix. The product is sold in a one quart (32 fl. oz. / 945 ml) black jug with a handle on the top and a pouring spout. The main label is black and orange with white lettering. The product can be identified by UPC 841493057412.

Health Canada analysis has revealed that this product does not meet the labelling and child-resistant container requirements, as required by Canadian law. The lack of child-resistant container and appropriate warning label could result in unintentional exposure to this product and lead to serious illnesses or injuries.

Neither Shoppers Drug Mart nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or illnesses to Canadians related to the use of this product.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Shoppers Drug Mart or Pharmaprix store for a refund.

For more information see the link above.

If you have any doubts about the compliancy of your chemical products, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Toll Free: 1-866-361-3032
E-mail:info@nexreg.com

Oct. 19 Canada: Gel Firebowl Recall

October 19th, 2011

From Health Canada:

This recall involves the Tosca Gel Firebowl by Bond Manufacturing Co. The affected firebowl can be identified by the Item number 66110 and the UPC number 034613661105.

This product lacks the required precautionary labeling required for containers sold with the intention of being filled with a hazardous chemical product such as gel fuel.

Pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firebowl that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firebowl is still ignited. Fuel gel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.

For more information see the link above.

If you have any doubts about the compliancy of your chemical products, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Toll Free: 1-866-361-3032
E-mail:info@nexreg.com

Oct. 13 Canada: Indoor/Outdoor & Citronella Pacific Flame Bio-Ethanol Gel Fuel

October 13th, 2011

From Health Canada:

This recall involves Indoor/Outdoor & Citronella Pacific Flame Bio-Ethanol Gel Fuel. The following gel fuels are included in this recall.

-Citronella Pacific Flame Bio-Ethanol Gel Fuel

-Indoor/Outdoor Pacific Flame Bio-Ethanol Gel Fuel

The fuel gels are in 946 mL white plastic squeeze bottles with dispenser cap. The fuel is poured into a stainless steel cup in the centre of firepots or other decorative lighting devices and then ignited.

The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning.

This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Fuel gel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.

Neither Health Canada nor Pacific Décor Ltd. has received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these gel fuels in Canada.

Consumers should immediately stop using the products and return all bottles to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information see the link above.

If you have any doubts about the compliancy of your chemical products, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Toll Free: 1-866-361-3032
E-mail:info@nexreg.com


Oct. 12 Canada: Bond Ceramic Firebowl Gift Set Latte, Fire Gel, and Fire Gel with Citronella

October 12th, 2011

From Health Canada:

This recall involves the following items:

-Ceramic Firebowl Gift Set Latte

-2L Fire Gel

-946ml Fire Gel

-946ml Fire Gel with Citronella

The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning.

This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Fuel gel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.

Health Canada has received one report involving two injuries.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Bond Manufacturing for instructions on how to return the product to obtain a refund.

For more information see the link above.

If you have any doubts about the compliancy of your chemical products, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Toll Free: 1-866-361-3032
E-mail:info@nexreg.com

Sept. 14 Canada: Consumer recall Unbelievable! Goo D-solv-r by Core Products Co., Inc.

September 14th, 2011

From Health Canada:

This recall involves “Unbelievable!® Goo D-solv-rTM” by Core Products Co., Inc. The product is available in a 473 milliliters (16 ounces), heat sealed, flip top bottle. Product recommendation is for the removal of grease, tar and adhesives. It can be identified by the UPC 76803 82000 8 or 0 76803 02100 9.

Health Canada’s auditing process has revealed that the recalled product poses an aspiration hazard and subsequently does not meet the warning labelling and child-resistant closure requirements for consumer chemical products under Canadian law.

Aspiration occurs when a chemical product is ingested and then is introduced into the lungs through coughing and/or vomiting. It can result in severe adverse health effects including: pulmonary injury, chemical pneumonia and death.

Neither Core Products Co., Inc., nor Hibbert International, nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or illnesses related to the use of this product.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a full credit. Consumers who do not wish to return the product should dispose of it according to Municipal Hazardous Waste Guidelines.

For more information about this recall, or to arrange a return of product contact Core Products Co., Inc. at 1-800-825-2673 or Hibbert International at 1-800-661-1467 or1-800-665-7809 (in French).

For more information see the link above.

If you have any doubts about the compliancy of your chemical products, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Toll Free: 1-866-361-3032
E-mail:info@nexreg.com

Sept. 9 Canada: Consumer recall of citrus-based degreaser

September 9th, 2011

From Health Canada:

This recall involves Pedro’s Oranj Peelz citrus-based bicycle degreaser.

Health Canada’s auditing process has revealed that the recalled products pose aspiration hazards and subsequently do not meet the warning labelling and child-resistant closure requirements for consumer chemical products under Canadian law.

For more information see the link above.

If you have any doubts about the compliancy of your chemical products, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Toll Free: 1-866-361-3032
E-mail:info@nexreg.com