Health Canada warns that Dr. Crafty branded epoxy kits may pose an injury hazard due to improper labelling
Summary
Immediately stop using these products and dispose of them according to local municipal hazardous waste requirements.
Affected products
All sizes of Dr. Crafty epoxy kits. The products have two components within each kit. Component A is the epoxy resin and Component B is the epoxy hardener. These two components are mixed together to form the epoxy.
Issue
Health Canada has determined that the epoxy kits do not meet the labelling requirements of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
The lack of appropriate labelling information could result in unintentional exposure to the products and lead to serious illness or injury.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the epoxy kits and dispose of them according to local municipal hazardous waste requirements.
Regularly check the Healthy Canadians Recalls and Safety Alerts database for dangerous products and take action to remove items of concern.
Health Canada reminds Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of these products or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
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Additional information
What is being done
The products do not meet the child-resistant packaging requirements of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
The product has been removed from sale online from the website Amazon.ca. Health Canada has contacted the foreign selling company and is advising Canadians to immediately stop using the affected epoxy kits. Health Canada suggests Canadians learn about the risks of buying consumer products online (see Related Links above).
To date, no incidents or injuries related to this product have been reported to Health Canada.
Health Canada is committed to helping protect Canadians from potentially dangerous consumer products. The Department regularly tests consumer products available for sale to Canadians in stores or online and continues to monitor products to help keep consumers safe.
Details
Distributor
WestWind
Eskisehir, Turkey
Mass Design
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Yellapro Limited
Witney, Great Britain
Eagle’s Nest
Kayseri, Turkey
Dreamandreal
Kayseri, Turkey
Kitchen Revolution
Clearwater, FL, USA
The Fitness Family
Southampton, Hampshire, Great Britain
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
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