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Aerosol Shoe Care Products
- Starting date:
- November 8, 2010
- Posting date:
- November 8, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Clothing and Accessories, Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002449
Affected products
Aerosol Shoe Care Products
Product description
This recall involves the following three aerosol shoe care products:
- All Weather Suede & Nubuck Protector is available in a 142g pressurized aerosol container with a red label and a black cap, sold under the brand name "Expert's Choice". The recalled product can be identified by the UPC 751806400449.
- All Purpose Protector is available in a 142g pressurized aerosol container with a blue label and a white cap, sold under the brand name "110% Sport". The recalled product can be identified by the UPC 751806400340.
- Suede and Nubuck cleaner is available in a 120g pressurized aerosol container with a yellow label and a black cap, sold under the brand name "Kiwi". The recalled product can be identified by the UPC 031600203003.
Hazard identified
An inspection by Health Canada has determined that the recalled product does not meet labelling requirements for consumer chemical products under Canadian law.
The products lack the symbols and warnings required for consumer chemical products sold in Canada. This lack of labelling information may lead to serious adverse health risks.
Health Canada has not received any reports of illnesses or injuries related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 19,548 of the recalled products were sold at various discount and dollar stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold by UWG Global Inc. from 2009 to October 2010 and by Encore Sales Inc. from January 2010 to October 2010.
Companies
- Distributor
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UWG Global Inc.
Brampton
Ontario
CANADA
- Distributor
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Encore Sales Ltd.
Concord
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them as per Municipal Hazardous Waste Guidelines.
Consumers may contact their municipality for instructions on how to dispose of aerosol products.