Recalls and Advisories

Seymour Custom Solvent recalled over labelling

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:01:38 -0500

Health Canada has recalled 16,000 Seymour Custom Solvent Blend and Water Blend aerosol products because they do not meet mandatory warning labelling requirements.

Kids eyeglass cases recalled because of lead levels

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:29:36 -0500

About 1,500 childrens' eyeglass cases have been recalled because paint on the cases contains lead levels in excess of federal standards.

GUND board books pose choking hazard

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:15:09 -0500

GUND Inc. and Health Canada have recalled three baby books because they come with a plastic handle that can separate from the book bind and pose a choking hazard.

Kids jewellery pendents recalled over lead levels

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:08:01 -0500

About 1,000 packets of children's jewellery pendants have been recalled after Health Canada testing determined they were almost 90 per cent lead.

Crate and Barrell glass water bottles recalled over shatter risk

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:59:18 -0500

Crate and Barrell glass bottles designed to look like plastic water bottles have been recalled because the glass stopper can shatter when it's being inserted or removed.

Kids bracelets by Garage recalled over lead levels

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:51:09 -0500

About 4,000 children's bracelets sold under the brand name Garage have been recalled because they contain excessive lead levels.

Mastercraft cordless battery chargers recalled over burn risk

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:28:18 -0500

Health Canada has recalled about 75,000 Mastercraft 18V Battery Chargers for Cordless Drills because the chargers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Ardène recalls frog-themed earrings because of lead

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:09:05 -0500

The jewelry chain Ardène is recalling sets of frog-themed earrings because they contain excessive amounts of lead.

Tactical Promotional Knives recalled because of faulty folding mechanism

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:59:11 -0500

Tactical Promotional Knives are being recalled because the folding knives can fail to lock into place, posing a cutting hazard.

ChildESIGNS Drop-Side Cribs recalled

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:52:56 -0500

About 1,200 Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" Drop-Side Cribs have been recalled in Canada.

Enameled Steel Tea Kettle recalled over loose handle

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:21:16 -0500

The Copco and Wild Leaf Tea Co. Bristol-model Enameled Steel Tea Kettle is being recalled because the handle can come loose and pose a burn hazard.

Big Rex kids book includes plastic dot with high lead levels

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:04:11 -0500

Priddy Books is recalling 17,960 cloth books because the book has a plastic red dot sewn in that contains high lead levels.

Super Clean Degreaser recalled over packaging

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:54:22 -0500

About 540,000 units of Super Clean Degreaser has been recalled because the containers aren't child-resistant.

Quercetti recalls Fanta Color Junior building sets because of small parts

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:31:54 -0500

Quercetti is recalling its Fanta Color Junior building set toys over concern the small parts pose a choking hazard for young children.

Decorative wall plates recalled over lead and cadmium levels

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:19:43 -0500

Vancouver-themed decorative glazed ceramic wall plates have been recalled after testing found the glaze contained excessive lead and cadmium levels.