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Consumer product recall

Archived - Home Fragrances

Starting date:
November 1, 2008
Posting date:
November 1, 2008
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Cosmetics, Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001841

Affected products

Home Fragrances

Product description

This recall involves various scents of 100 mL and 7.5 mL home spray fresheners. Below are the affected home spray fragrances:
CODE DESCRIPTION
079003 Home Fragrance 100 mL Ginger
079500 Home Fragrance 100 mL Buds and leaves
079501 Home Fragrance 100 mL Lavander of Provence
079502 Home Fragrance 100 mL Darling Darjeeling
079510 Home Fragrance 7.5 mL Buds and leaves
079511 Home Fragrance 7.5 mL Lavander of Provance
079512 Home Fragrance 7.5 mL Darling Darjeeling

Hazard identified

Health Canada has established that the home fragrance products do not meet the mandatory labelling required under Canadian law.

The home fragrances lack the symbols and warnings required for flammable and corrosive products. The lack of labelling information including appropriate warnings could lead to serious injury.

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

Number sold

Approximately 7,000 of the recalled home fragrances were sold on-line, as well as at various retail stores in Quebec and Ontario.

Time period sold

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

Place of origin

Manufactured in Canada.

Companies

Importer
Dans un Jardin
Boucherville
Quebec
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled home spray fragrances.

For more information, consumers may contact the importer, Dans un Jardin, at 1-800-363-3663.