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Consumer product recall

Lucas Championnière Facial Steamer

Starting date:
April 20, 2012
Posting date:
April 20, 2012
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items, Miscellaneous
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002817

Affected products

Lucas Championnière Facial Steamer

Product description

This recall involves the Lucas Championnière Facial Steamer. The hand-held unit consists of a chrome-plated atomiser and comes with two beakers, a funnel and a detachable handle.

Hazard identified

The affected products have not been tested to ensure they are compliant with the Canadian Standards for product safety and may pose a safety hazard.

Neither Équipro, Silhouet-Tone nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these facial steamers.

Number sold

Approximately 109 units of the affected facial steamers were sold at Silhouet-Tone and other retailers across Canada.

Time period sold

The affected products were sold from January 2005 to December 2012.

Place of origin

Manufactured in France.

Companies

Importer
Equipro
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recall facial steamer and contact Silhouet-Tone. The recalled unit will be replaced with a certified Cirrus Vac Spray (410 506).

For more information, consumers may contact Caroline Novembre from Silhouet-Tone After Sales Service at 1-866-340-9456, extension 145.

Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:8938bd5d-9d57-4166-a983-ba1b1f802cc4:60380911-7301-48a8-b565-847c03cffcc5].