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Consumer product recall

Axe Unlimited Deodorant Body Spray

Starting date:
July 30, 2010
Posting date:
July 30, 2010
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Cosmetics
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002371

Affected products

Axe Unlimited Deodorant Body Spray

Product description

This recall involves "Axe Unlimited" Deodorant Body Spray, which comes in a black 105mL aerosol container. The recalled product can be identified by UPC 4800888116567.

Hazard identified

The recalled product does not have the mandatory labelling as required under Canadian law. It lacks the symbol and warnings required for potentially flammable and explosive products. This lack of labelling information could result in misuse of the product and lead to serious injury.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this product.

Number sold

The number of recalled product sold is not known; however, the product is known to have been sold at Rossy stores across Quebec and possibly in New Brunswick.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from 2008 to July 2010.

Companies

Distributor
Michael Rossy Ltd.
Saint Laurent
Quebec
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and dispose of it as per Municipal Hazardous Waste Guidelines. Consumers may contact their municipality for instructions on how to dispose of aerosol containers.