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Archived - Body Drench Quick Tan Tanning Mist
- Starting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Cosmetics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001795
Affected products
Body Drench Quick Tan Tanning Mist
Product description
The recalled Quick Tan tanning mist is an ultra bronzing self-tanner that is sold in a copper coloured 170 g (6 oz.) pressurized container with the following UPC code: 653619206532.
Hazard identified
Health Canada's auditing process revealed the Quick Tan tanning mist does not have mandatory labelling required under Canadian law.
The Quick Tan tanning mist lacks the symbol and warnings required for potentially flammable and explosive products. The lack of labelling information including appropriate warnings could potentially result in misuse of this product and lead to serious injury.
Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this Quick Tan product.
Number sold
Approximately 195 of the recalled Quick Tan tanning mist were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The product was sold from May 2007 until August 2008 at various retail stores in Quebec.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Body Drench
UNITED STATES
- Importer
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Derma Bronze of Gatineau, Quebec
Quebec
CANADA
- Distributor
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Capilex Beauté Inc. of Montreal, Quebec
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled product and dispose of it.
Consumers may contact their municipality for instructions on how to dispose of the recalled product.