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Consumer product recall

Archived - Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Hairsprays

Starting date:
December 1, 2008
Posting date:
December 1, 2008
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Cosmetics
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Labelling and Packaging
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001866

Affected products

Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Hairsprays

Product description

This recall involves the firm hold Semi Di Lino hairsprays by Alfaparf sold in 85 g and 300 g beige pressurized containers.

Hazard identified

Health Canada has established that these hairspray containers do not have the mandatory labelling required under Canadian law.

The containers lack the symbol and warnings required for flammable and explosive products. The lack of labelling information including appropriate warnings could lead to serious risks.

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

Number sold

Approximately 151 units of the recalled hairsprays were sold at hair salons in Quebec and Ontario.

Time period sold

The time period during which the recalled products were sold is not known.

Place of origin

Manufactured in the United States.

Companies

Importer

Dazco

St-Laurent

Quebec

CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled hairsprays and dispose of them.

Consumers may contact their municipality for instructions on how to dispose the recalled hairsprays.

For additional information, consumers may contact Dazco directly by calling the company at 1-514-339-2586 or toll-free at 1-888-233-2926.