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Gun Care Products by Browning
- Starting date:
- May 17, 2010
- Posting date:
- May 17, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002303
Expansion on February 2010 Recall
Affected products
Gun Care Products by Browning
Product description
This recall involves the various gun care products sold under the brand name "Browning".
| Name | Description | Product Number | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gun Oil | Sold in a black 177mL pressurized aerosol container with a black lid and the word "Step 4" printed on the container | 124040 | 023614059066 |
| Solvent and Degreaser | Sold in a black 560mL pressurized aerosol container with a black lid and the word "Step 3" printed on the container | 124025 | 023614048626 |
| Name | Description | Product Number | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Remover | Sold in a 118 mL container with a black cap and the word "Step 1" printed on the container | 124023 | 023614048602 |
| Bore Polish | Sold in a 118 mL container with a black cap and the word "Step 2" printed on the container | 124024 | 023614048619 |
| 4-Step Gun Cleaner | Sold in a package of four containers with the words "Step 1 or 2 or 3 or 4" printed on respective container | 123400 | 023614055686 |
| Gun Oil | Sold in a 59mL container with a black cap and the word "Step 4" printed on the container | 124032 | 023614048633 |
For more information pertaining to the original recall, please visit: Gun Oil and Solvent and Degreaser by Browning.
Hazard identified
Health Canada has established that the gun care products do not meet the mandatory packaging and labelling requirements, as required under Canadian law.
The product lacks the symbols and warnings required for consumer chemicals. This lack of packaging and labelling information may lead to serious injury.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 3,280 units of the products were sold in various stores across Canada
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from September 2008 to April 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in United States.
Companies
- Importer
-
Browning Canada Sports Ltd.
St-Laurent
Quebec
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them as per Municipal Hazardous Waste Guidelines.