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When using this product with the controller (Mode 2), the instruction manual indicates to press the on/off button to turn off the product even though this button is absent from the controller. This could lead to improper inflation or deflation of the product potentially causing a physical hazard. As of February 19th, 2024, the company has received 1 report of an unexpected inflation of the product in Canada.

Health Canada is warning parents and caregivers about the risks of water beads. These tiny beads, also known as jelly beads, hydro orbs, crystal soil, sensory beads or orb beads, are water-absorbing gel beads that can grow up to 1,500 times their size when placed in water. Water beads can be very harmful if swallowed or put in the ears or nose. If ingested, water beads can continue to grow inside the body leading to potentially life-threatening injuries, such as intestinal or bowel obstruction. Water beads can be found in a wide range of products that may be accessible to children, such as toys, art kits, stress balls, foot baths, vase fillers, and gardening products. They are also sold in their dehydrated form in individual containers. They may be promoted to parents and caregivers of young children, specifically for use in sensory bins. Water beads are typically brightly coloured. This may lead young children or adults with cognitive impairment to mistake them for candy. These beads are also small, slippery, and bouncy, allowing them to roll away from their initial location. In several incidents, children gained access to beads that had rolled to another area of the home and were overlooked during clean-up. In some reported cases, the beads had been purchased for, and used by, an older sibling, but a younger child was able to gain access to them. In other reported cases, young children gained access to water beads while at school or in childcare. Health Canada is aware of several international incidents where children who had ingested water beads sustained life-threatening injuries requiring surgical intervention. In the United States, there have been at least 248 known water bead cases as reported to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) from January 1, 2017 to November 22, 2022. Of the 248 NEISS incident reports related to water beads: 112 were involved in ingestion, 100 involved ear canal insertion, 35 involved nasal cavity insertion and 1 involved eye injury.Footnote 1 From June 20, 2011, to January 31, 2023, Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program received six reports related to water beads. Three of the reports involved an injury, one of which was severe. What parents and caregivers should do If you suspect that your child has ingested a water bead, call your provincial or territorial Telehealth number. Monitor for symptoms, such as: vomiting, abdominal or chest pain, abdominal swelling or soreness, constipation, lethargy, drooling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, and loss of appetite. If water beads are placed in the nose or ear, seek medical intervention. Water beads should always be stored in an airtight container out of sight and reach of children, especially those under the age of five. It is recommended that caregivers of children under five avoid having water beads in their household or classroom, even if intended for an older child or adult use. If using water beads with children five and up, closely supervise their play. After using water beads, thoroughly clean the surrounding area and clean up any beads that may have rolled away. Check under furniture, toys and in adjoining rooms for water beads that may have rolled away from their initial location. What health care professionals should do Patients who have non-specific symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal or chest pain, abdominal swelling or soreness, constipation, lethargy, drooling, difficulty breathing or swallowing or loss of appetite may have swallowed a water bead. It is important to investigate this possibility immediately as water beads are unlikely to show up on an X-ray. Health Canada encourages health care professionals to report any water bead-related injuries through our incident reporting form. Reporting provides valuable information to help act on the safety of products. What Health Canada is doing Health Canada is committed to helping protect people living in Canada from potentially dangerous consumer products. The Department is continuing its examination of the risks associated with water beads specifically to help protect young children. Health Canada regularly monitors consumer products on the Canadian market and will continue to investigate reports related to water beads to help keep consumers safe. The Department will also take enforcement actions at any time if there is reason to believe a consumer product poses a danger to human health or safety. For more information Toy Safety Stay connected with Health Canada and receive the latest advisories and product recalls using social media tools. Footnotes Footnote 1 United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. 2-7-23 Letter to ASTM Expanding Materials. https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2-7-23-Letter-to-ASTM-Expanding-Materials.pdf?VersionId=J6C99JbHigMfjRMQRBP_NO85vcvftuq9 Return to footnote 1 referrer

The bassinets do not meet the Canadian Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations. Specifically, the bassinets sleep surface provides an incline angle greater than 7 degrees, posing a risk of entrapment and suffocation to the child.   Health Canada reminds parents and caregivers that the safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back on a firm, flat surface intended for sleep. For more information on safe sleep practices for infants, see Health Canada's Consumer Information on Safe Sleep Practices for Infants. As of February 9, 2024 the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that the affected product poses an unreasonable risk of electric shock. As of February 2, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

This recall involves two lots of WellCann Intl. Inc.’s BonBon Turkish Delight – Lokum edible cannabis. This product was sold through authorized retailers in Ontario. Hazard identified  The affected product may contain mould. Mould ingestion may pose a risk of gastrointestinal symptoms and infections in consumers with compromised immune systems. To date, WellCann Intl. Inc. has received 1 complaint regarding the recalled lots that did not involve an adverse reaction. Health Canada has not received any complaints nor reports of adverse reactions related to the recalled lots. Number sold 587 units of recalled product were sold. Time period sold The recalled product was sold from December 1, 2023 to February 8, 2024.

The control panel (user interface) located on the rear of the range can detach from the unit, posing electrical shock and electrocution hazards. As of February 1, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada or the United States.  

The strap anchor can become dislodged from the helmet when sufficient force is applied, posing an injury hazard. As of February 12, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States.

The smokers can leak electrical current during use, posing a potential electric shock hazard. As of February 15, 2024, the Company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.   In the United States, the Company has received 79 reports of consumers who experienced a minor electric shock from touching the smokers while in use, including one report of a consumer developing a finger blister after the shock.

Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the affected product poses an unreasonable risk of electric shock. As of February 5, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

Health Canada is warning people that unregistered dichlorvos insecticides such as "Sniper 1000 EC DDVP", "Lava 100% EC" and "NOPEST" are not authorized in Canada. These products contain dichlorvos, also known as DDVP, at levels that pose a significant risk to human health. Anyone who sees these products advertised on social media should be aware that they are not authorized by Health Canada and should not be purchased or used. Symptoms of exposure to the chemical in these products may include, but are not limited to: sweating, nausea, dizziness and headache, which may progress to weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors and more. Serious symptoms such as convulsions or loss of consciousness are also possible. It is prohibited under the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) to possess, import, sell or use unauthorized insecticides in Canada.

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 could result in unintended exposure to the products and lead to serious illness or injury, including death. As of February 1, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

The recalled baby walkers are banned in Canada and may pose an injury hazard. Children in baby walkers are exposed to hazards that would not normally be accessible if the child were not supported by the walker, posing a variety of risks of injury to the child. Children in baby walkers can also fall down the stairs, which could result in injury or death. As of February 7, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

The recalled baby walkers are banned in Canada and may pose an injury hazard. Children in baby walkers are exposed to hazards that would not normally be accessible if the child were not supported by the walker, posing a variety of risks of injury to the child. Children in baby walkers can also fall down the stairs, which could result in injury or death. As of February 7, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

The products do not meet the flammability requirements for children’s sleepwear under the Children’s Sleepwear Regulations. Loose-fitting children’s sleepwear can contact ignition sources such as stove elements, candles, and matches more readily than tight-fitting sleepwear, and once ignited will burn rapidly, potentially resulting in severe burns to large areas of the child’s body. As of January 30, 2024, the company has received no reports of injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received no reports of injuries.

The ignition modules utilized on the affected string trimmers can sometimes, but not always, experience an electrical spark or arcing during startup or operation. If gasoline has been spilled on or near the unit, it can ignite in certain circumstances. As of January 19, 2024, the company has received no reports of thermal events in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received 12 reports of thermal events and 1 reports of minor burns.

The recalled refrigerators contain an ice bucket assembly component that can break resulting in plastic pieces entering the ice bucket, posing choking and laceration hazards to consumers if the pieces are dispensed out of the ice bucket. As of February 8, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.  In the United States, the company has received 343 reports of broken plastic being dispensed into a consumer’s cup and two reports of injuries.

The garment steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle while heating during use, posing a potential burn hazard.  As of January 24, 2024 the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 122 reports of hot water spraying or spitting from the steam nozzle, including 23 reports of injuries.

Health Canada has determined that the blinds do not meet Canada's Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a risk of strangulation. Young children may pull looped cords around their neck, or become entangled in the cords, causing a strangulation hazard and even death. In addition, the products can also release small parts that pose a risk of choking to young children. Children can become entangled in blinds cords, which can quickly lead to strangulation and even death. Health Canada recommends cordless window coverings. For more information on the hazard, see Blind Cord Safety.

Health Canada has determined that the recalled blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard. Young children may pull looped cords around their neck, or become entangled in the cords, causing a strangulation hazard and even death.  In addition, the products can also release small parts that present a choking hazard to young children. Children can become entangled in blinds cords, which can quickly lead to strangulation and even death. Health Canada recommends cordless window coverings. For more information on the hazard, see Blind Cord Safety. As of January 31, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

A rider uses the brake lever to activate the braking system to slow or stop the bicycle. Excess thread lock compound applied to the lever body fixing bolt may result in the clamp bolt not being adequately tightened despite reaching recommended bolt torque. As a result, the clamp bolt on the brake lever can come loose, posing a fall hazard to the rider. As of January 24, 2024,  the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada, or in the United States.