EXPANDED RECALL: VIA-BOND, ARMOR COAT and HOMEBOND Epoxy products recalled due to improper labelling and lack of child-resistant packaging
- Starting date:
- June 23, 2021
- Posting date:
- June 23, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Chemicals
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Labelling and Packaging
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-75345
Last updated:
2021-06-25
Summary
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Product:
Various VIA-BOND, ARMOR COAT and HOMEBOND Epoxy Products. -
Issue:
The products do not meet the labelling requirements and the applicable child-resistant packaging requirements. -
What to do:
Consumers should immediately stop using the products, keep them out of the reach of children and return any product to obtain a refund, or safely dispose of them.
Expansion of April 12, 2021 recall
Affected products
VIA-BOND: Quick Setting 5 Minute Epoxy, 4 hour Super Strength Epoxy, 5 Minute Quick Setting Epoxy for Metal, 90 Second Instant Epoxy and Epoxy Gel
ARMOR COAT: Quick Setting Epoxy Adhesive
HOMEBOND: Gel 5 minute Epoxy, Quick Setting 5 Minute Epoxy, Quick Setting 90 Second Extra Fast Setting Epoxy, 5 Minute Quick Setting Epoxy for Metal and 4 hour Super Strength Epoxy
Product description
This recall involves Via-Bond Quick Setting 5 minute Epoxy, Via-Bond 4 hour Super Strength Epoxy, Via-Bond 5 Minute Quick Setting Epoxy for Metal, Via-Bond 90 Second Instant Epoxy and Via-Bond Epoxy Gel. The affected products are the dual-cartridge 28.4 mL red, black, green or blue syringes in red, yellow, blue and/or grey packaging.
This recall also involves ARMOR COAT Quick Setting Epoxy Adhesive in a dual-cartridge 28.4 mL red syringe in black, white and yellow packaging. The back card contains the model number, UPC and a Trileaf Distribution logo.
This recall also involves HOMEBOND Quick Setting 5 minute Epoxy, HOMEBOND Quick Setting 90 Second Extra Fast Setting Epoxy, HOMEBOND 5 Minute Quick Setting Epoxy for Metal, HOMEBOND 4 hour Super Strength Epoxy and HOMEBOND Gel 5 Minute Epoxy. The affected products are the dual-cartridge 28.4 mL red, black or blue syringes in red, yellow, blue and /or grey packaging. The back card contains the model number, UPC and the Home Hardware Stores St. Jacob, Ontario distribution logo.
The products are two-part adhesives consisting of an epoxy resin and a hardener.
| Name | Code | UPC (back of blister card) |
|---|---|---|
| VIA-BOND â Quick Setting 5 Minute Epoxy (28.4ml Syringe) | SYQS-72 | 068811340005 |
| VIA-BOND- 4 hour Super Strength Epoxy (28.4ml Syringe) | SYSS-72 | 068811360003 |
| VIA-BOND- 5 Minute Quick Setting Epoxy for Metal (28.4ml Syringe) | SYEM-72 | 068811710143 |
| VIA-BOND- 90 Second Instant Epoxy (28.4ml Syringe) | 90SEC-48 | 068811001159 |
| VIA-BOND â EPOXY GEL (28.4ml Syringe) | SY-EG-72 | 068811710228 |
| ARMOR COAT - Quick Setting Epoxy Adhesive (28.4ml Syringe) | 067-14424 | 068811340005 |
| HOMEBOND - Quick Setting 5 Minute Epoxy (28.4ml Syringe) | 2040-142 | 822733230529 |
| HOMEBOND - Quick Setting 90 Second Extra Fast Setting Epoxy (28.4ml Syringe) | 2040-106 | 400020401069 |
| HOMEBOND - 5 Minute Quick Setting Epoxy for Metal (28.4ml Syringe) | 2040-179 | 400020401793 |
| HOMEBOND - 4 hour Super Strength Epoxy (28.4ml Syringe) | 2040-151 | 822733230550 |
| HOMEBOND - Gel 5 Minute Epoxy (28.4ml Syringe) | 2040-160 | 822733230581 |
Hazard identified
The recalled products do not meet the labelling requirements and the child-resistant packaging requirements of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
The lack of child-resistant packaging and appropriate labelling information could result in unintentional exposure to the products and lead to serious illness or injury, including death.
As of June 18, 2021, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Number sold
The company reported that 92,592 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from January 2020 to January 2021.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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HOME-BOND was distributed by Home Hardware
St-Jacobs
CANADA
- Distributor
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ARMOR COAT was distributed by Canadian Tire
Toronto
CANADA
- Distributor
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VIA-CHEM
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
- Manufacturer
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Fort International (98951 Canada Inc.)
St Laurent
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the products, keep them out of the reach of children and return any product to obtain a refund, or safely dispose of them in accordance with local municipal hazardous waste requirements.
Consumer Support can contact Fort International either by email at info@fort-international.com or by toll free number 1-844-332-3553.
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 Canadians 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.