Christina Spicer  |  June 11, 2020

Category: Consumer Products

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Hazard sign regarding the hazardous products recalled by Health Canada

A number of hazardous consumer products have been recalled, according to new safety alerts issued by Health Canada, including a rechargeable battery, helmet, dressers, and cabinets.

Products can present a number of hazards to Canadian consumers, including safety risks, fire or smoke risk, and chemical exposure. Health Canada issues notices of recalls of products sold in Canada that have been recalled due to hazards.

In fact, hazardous consumer products that have been recalled can be monitored by consumers through Health Canada’s website. In addition, consumers can sign up for alerts, email notices, or check on social media websites.

Dexter Industries Rechargeable Battery Packs

Health Canada issued a hazardous consumer product recall notice after Modular Robotics Inc. issued a recall of Dexter Industries rechargeable battery packs over reports of a burn risk.

According to the notice, the product can short circuit and overheat. As a result, consumers could be burned. Consumers are instructed to stop using the rechargeable battery packs and notes they should only be disposed of in accordance with local municipal waste requirements. Consumers can contact Modular Robotics for a free replacement battery pack.

Dexter Industry rechargeable battery packs were distributed by Modular Robotics, Inc., a company based in Colorado, and made by Shenzhen Kamcy New Energy Products Co, a company based in China.

“This voluntary recall involves Dexter Industries rechargeable battery packs,” states the Health Canada recall notice. “The battery pack was sold individually and also within Classroom Kits and GoPiGo and BrickPi robotic bundles. The affected product is a 9.6V 2000Ah NiMH battery pack with Max Charge Current 2A and is wrapped in black plastic. ‘Dexter Industries Rechargeable Battery Pack’ is printed on a white label on the battery pack.”

Approximately 102 units were sold in Canada between March 2018 and January 2020. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

CKX Titan and Mission Helmets

On May 21, 2020, recreational sport vehicle helmets were recalled due to an issue with the chin strap detaching, presenting a potential risk of injury.

The Health Canada recall notice states that consumers should stop using the product and contact the distributor, Kimpex, for a free repair. 

The recalled helmets involve both CKX Titan and Mission helmets. They can be identified by the name “Titan” or “Mission” used on a sticker on the exterior of the helmet or on the label inside the helmet.

“While adjusting the long chin curtain, consumers can unknowingly detach the neck strap if the rapid-release tab becomes stuck,” says the recall notice. “The helmets can then fail to fasten properly, resulting in an injury hazard in the event of an accident.”Diagram of the helmet recalled over injury hazards

Nearly 60,000 helmets subject to the recall were sold in Canada between May 2016 and March 2020. No injuries have been reported to the company.

The recalled helmets were manufactured in China and sold by a Québec distributor, Kimpex, Inc.

Herman Miller and Design Within Reach Dressers and Cabinets

A group of dressers and cabinets have been recalled for a tip over hazard, according to a third notice issued by Health Canada.

According to the recall notice, if the dressers or cabinets are not anchored to the wall, they can tip over. This presents a risk of injury to consumers, especially infants, children, and the elderly, who can be hurt or even be killed by the falling furniture. The notice states that the furniture fails to meet updated industry standards for clothing storage units.

Consumers are instructed to stop using the unit if it is not anchored and to move it to a place where a child cannot access it. Consumers should contact Herman Miller for a free pickup and full refund of the item.

The furniture is sold either under the Herman Miller or Design Within Reach brands. A number of models sold under each brand are affected by the recall. Approximately 70 Herman Miller products and 26 Design Within Reach units were sold in Canada between September of 2010 and January of 2020.

How to Report Hazardous Consumer Products

If you are concerned about these or any other hazardous consumer product, Health Canada recommends you notify the agency.

“Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the  Consumer Product Incident Report Form,” states the agency’s website.

“When a product is recalled, it means our surveillance tools are working: you and your family are being protected from potential hazards,” notes the agency further on its website.

In addition, the agency recommends ceasing use of any hazardous product subject to a recall. This includes the resale or redistribution of the product, which is prohibited under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. Disposal of recalled consumer products should be done with care; some products contain batteries or other harmful substances that may require special handling.

Often, a company will offer to replace or repair recalled items. Consumers simply need to notify the company and possibly take it back to where it was purchased.

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