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Kosmic Surf-Pro recalls THE GOO BUSTER
- Starting date:
- March 3, 2014
- Posting date:
- March 3, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Chemicals
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Aspiration Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-38119
Affected products
This recall involves all formats of the following chemical product: THE GOO BUSTER (BO-1990-5 UPC 775115019901) - 475 mL and THE GOO BUSTER (BO-1990-2 UPC 775115019932) - 230 mL
Product description
The recalled product is marketed under the name THE GOO BUSTER and is packaged in 475 mL and 230 mL spray formats.
Hazard identified
Health Canada's auditing process has revealed that the recalled products pose aspiration hazards and subsequently do not meet the warning labelling and child-resistant closure requirements for consumer chemical products under Canadian law.
Aspiration occurs when a chemical product is ingested and then is introduced into the lungs through coughing and/or vomiting. It can result in severe adverse health effects, including pulmonary injury, chemical pneumonia, and death.
Neither Health Canada nor Kosmic Surf-Pro has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 60,000 units of the recalled products were sold at various retail locations and hardware stores.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from November 2011 to January 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Canada.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Kosmic Surf Pro
St-Amable
Quebec
CANADA
- Distributor
-
Kosmic Surf Pro
St-Amable
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the company at 1-877-711-0711 for a refund.
Consumers who do not wish to return the product should dispose of it according to Municipal Hazardous Waste Guidelines.
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.