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Consumer product recall

Archived - Thermal Protector - Ice Cream (Safe Straight)

Starting date:
July 1, 2008
Posting date:
July 1, 2008
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Cosmetics
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001717

Affected products

Thermal Protector - Ice Cream (Safe Straight)

Product description

This is an aerosol hair product sold under the brand name "Ice Cream (Safe Straight)" in a 150 mL silver can with UPC code: 8033219163602.

Hazard identified

The product lacks the necessary hazard symbols, and wording which inform consumers of the risk of flammability or explosivity if the product is used improperly.

Number sold

Approximately1600 units were sold.

Time period sold

The product has been sold over the past year nationwide at Pharmaprix and Shoppers Drug Mart stores.

Companies

Importer
LALCO Laboratory inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
Distributor
Pharmaprix
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
Distributor
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp.
North York
Ontario
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 the recalled product.