Consumer product recall

MotoMaster Chain Lube recalled due to lack of child-resistant packaging

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Summary

Product
MotoMaster Chain Lube
Issue
Consumer products - Labelling and packaging
What to do

Immediately stop using the recalled product and return the product to any Canadian Tire Store for a full refund.

Affected products

This recall involves the chemical lubricant MotoMaster Chain Lube, packaged in 340g spray bottles. The recalled product was sold with two different packaging formats: the newer version has a black cap and the older version has a white cap. Containers can be identified by item number 028-0821-2 and UPC 068161293198.

Issue

The recalled product does not meet the child-resistant packaging requirements of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.

The lack of child-resistant packaging could result in unintentional exposure to the products, posing serious illness or injury hazards.

As of April 21, 2023, 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 return the product to any Canadian Tire Store for a full refund.

For more information, consumers may contact the Canadian Tire Call Centre by telephone toll-free at 1-800-387-8803. The call centre is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST, and on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.

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.

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 approximately 234, 000 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.

Time Period Sold

The affected products were sold from January 2009 to December 2022.

Place of Origin

Manufactured in Canada

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Consumer product recall
Category
Consumer products - Chemicals
Companies

Distributor

Canadian Tire Corporation of Canada

Toronto, Ontario

Canada

 

Manufacturer

Permatex Canada Inc

Milton, Ontario

Canada

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-73575

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