Certain MEC Toaster and Toaster Bunting Suits recalled due to mould hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and return to Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) for an exchange or refund.
Affected products
This recall involves MEC Toaster and Toaster Bunting Suits sold between August 2024 and December 2024, with the following item numbers and purchase order numbers only. The product is an insulated, one-piece waterproof suit, with dual front zippers. For the Toaster Bunting Suit, the PO number can be found on the inside left hip, in the bundle of tags. For the Toaster Suit, the PO number can be found on the central back inside seam, in the bundle of tags.
Product Name |
Item Number |
Purchase Order Number |
Sizes |
Colours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MEC Toaster Suit |
5047-839 |
666503 |
Child 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 |
Salmonberry, Purple Orchid, Summit, Black POW and Dark Forest Mountain Snow |
MEC Toaster Bunting Suit |
5037-265 |
666483 |
6, 12, 18 and 24 months |
Summit Winter Critters, Salmonberry, Wild Berry, Earthen Gold |
Issue
A small number of the recalled products were found to contain mould. Mould may pose a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mould.
As of February 11, 2025, the company has received two reports of injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return to Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) for an exchange or refund.
For more information, consumers can contact MEC by telephone at toll-free at 1-888-847-0770, Monday to Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST and Saturday to Sunday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST, by email at info@mec.ca or visit the company website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that approximately 3,200 units of the recalled products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from August, 2024 to December, 2024
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Vietnam
Details
Manufacturer
VN-Ditech JSC
Hanoi
Vietnam
Importer
Mountain Equipment Company
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
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