Expanded recall: Various Alterna My Hair My Canvas products recalled due to improper labelling
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and dispose of it according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines.
Affected products
This recall involves various Alterna My Hair My Canvas products. See table below for details.
Product |
UPC code |
Weight/Volume |
|---|---|---|
Alterna My Hair My Canvas City Slay Shielding Hairspray |
873509029953 |
210 g / 7.4 OZ |
Alterna My Hair My Canvas Shine On Defining Foam |
873509029977 |
145 g / 5 OZ |
Alterna My Hair My Canvas Another Day Dry Shampoo |
873509029939 |
142 g / 5 oz |
Issue
The recalled products do not have mandatory hazard labelling as required by the Cosmetic Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act. Specifically, the products are missing the required hazard symbols on the front of the container. Improper labelling could result in misuse of the product and lead to serious injury.
As of July 26, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and dispose of it according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines.
For more information, consumers can contact Henkel Canada Corporation Customer Service by telephone at 1-905-817-8992, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EST.
Please note that, in addition to the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulations, the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) prohibits the sale of cosmetics that are either made with hazardous substances, or under unsanitary conditions, to users 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 10,003 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from June 2020 to June 2024.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in the United States
Details
Manufacturer
Henkel Corporation
Culver City, CA
USA
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