Certain MEC Toaster Earflap Hats recalled due to mould hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and return to Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) for a full refund.
Affected products
This recall involves certain MEC Toaster Earflap Hats. The style number and purchase order (PO) number can be found on the white tag inside the hat. Only products with the PO numbers and colours specified are included in this recall.
| Colour | Purchase Order Number (PO) | Style Number |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune | PO 0693539 or PO 0693540 | 6029016 |
| Watermelon | PO 0693539 or PO 0693540 | 6029016 |
Issue
As of December 4, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return to Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) for a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact MEC Customer Care by telephone toll-free at 1-888-847-0770 (ask for Returns), 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.
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 548 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from September 2025 to November 2025.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Vietnam
Details
Importer
Mountain Equipment Company
Vancouver
British Columbia
CANADA
Manufacturer
Quoc Oai District, Hanoi
VIETNAM
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