Consumer product recall

MPS Canada Corporation recalls various Cosmetic products in pressurised containers

Starting date:
November 15, 2018
Posting date:
November 15, 2018
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Cosmetics
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-68258

Affected products

Various Axe Deodorant Body Sprays, Gillette Shave Creams, Dove Antiperspirant Sprays, Nivea Antiperspirant Sprays and Brut Deodorant Sprays missing the required hazard labelling (see first image below). NOTE: This recall does not include products that have the required hazard labelling.

Product description

This recall involves only the following products without the required hazard labelling and bearing the UPC listed below:
Brand Product Volume UPC
AXE Energised You- Deodorant 150 ml 8 714100 481035
Dark Temptation Deodorant 150 ml 8 717644 256152
Click- Deodorant 150 ml 8 717644 013076
Clean Fresh You- Deodorant 150 ml 8 714100 481059
Black night-Deodorant 150 ml 7 791293 034256
Gold temptation- Deodorant 150 ml 8 712561 466264
Apollo- Deodorant 150 ml 8 712561 218108
Musk- Deodorant 150 ml 7 791293 034249
Marine- Deodorant 150 ml  
Refreshed you- Deodorant 150 ml 8 714100 480212
Peace- Deodorant 150 ml 8 712561 194594
Anarchy Forever- Deodorant 150 ml 7 791293 034188
Africa- Deodorant 150 ml 8 712561 249119
Collection with Fish Eye lens- Dark Temptation (Pack)- Axe Dark Temptation 150 ml 8 717644 256152
Essential Collection Dark Temptation Deodorant Body Spray 150 ml 8 717644 256152
Gillette Foamy Regular 56 0 474001 45009
Foamy Regular 177 g 0 474002 40308
Mousse Shave Foam- Regular 300 ml 7 702018 980949
Shave Foam Sensitive skin 300 ml 7 702018 980932
Series Extra Comfort   7 702018 979202
Mach 3 Complete extra comfort   7 702018 308309
Fusion Hydra gel 200 ml 7 702018 073245
Satin Care pure and Delicate Gel 200 ml 7 702018 065363
With Aloe 200 ml 7 702018 980819
With Aloe- Sensitive 200 ml 7 702018 980864
Fusion Cooling 200 ml 7 702018 073245
Mach 3 Complete Defence 200 ml 7 702018 308309
Series Gel 75 ml 7 702018 979202
Mach Gel 72 ml  
Shaving Foam- Sensitive 300 ml 7 702018 980932
Shaving Foam- Regular 300 ml 3 014260 302733
Shaving Foam-Lemon 200 ml 7 702018 980949
Shaving Foam-Regular 200 ml 7 702018 980925
Shaving Foam-Regular 177 g 0 474002 40308
Shaving Foam-Regular 2 oz 0 474001 45009
Fusion Cooling Hydra Gel Shave gel 200 ml 7 702018 073245
Series 3X action Sensitive shave gel 200 ml 7 702018 073245
Series 3X action Sensitive shave gel 75 ml 7 702018 980857
Series 3X action extra comfort shave gel 200 ml 7 702018 979202
Dove Beauty Finish Antiperspirant 150 ml 7 791293 033631
Mineral Touch- Moisturising Cream Antiperspirant 150 ml 8 712561 315906
Oure- No Fragrance Antiperspirant 150 ml 8 711700 714990
Original- Antiperspirant 150 ml 7 791293 033624
Men+Care- Energy Dry- Antiperspirant 150 ml 8 712561 255561
Men+Care- Talc Mineral+Sandalwood- Antiperspirant 150 ml 8 710908 554094
Men+Care- Cool fresh- Antiperspirant 150 ml 8 710908 325731
Men+Care- Sensitive Care- Antiperspirant 150 ml 8 712561 255806
Men+Care- Silver control- Antiperspirant 150 ml 8 712561 255820
Men+Care- Extra Fresh- Antiperspirant 150 ml 8 717644 579886
Men+care Clean comfort 1/4 Moisturiser Technology 48h powerful protection-Antiperspirant 150 ml 8 710908 831218
Trio Gift Pack- Dove Invisible Dry 48h Antiperspirant 150 ml 8 717163 994252
Go fresh moisturising cream 48h Antiperspirant- Grapefruit and Lemongrass Scent 75 ml 8 717644 271568
Natural Touch Dead Sea minerals 48h Antiperspirant 150 ml 8 712561 315906
Nivea Men 48H Sensitive Protect-Antiperspirant 150 ml 4 005808 003798
Men 48H Silver Protect- Dynamic power Antiperspirant 150 ml 4 005808 302598
Men 48H Stress Protect- Antiperspirant 150 ml 4 005808 914036
Antiperspirant Silver Protect-Polar Blue 150 ml 4 005900 007001
Men 48H  Dry Impact plus Extra Protection Dry plus system 150 ml 4 005808 293490
Men 48 H Fresh Active Long Lasting fresh ocean Extreme Deodorant 150 ml 4 005808 299195
Men 48 H Protect & Care Long lasting Antiperspirant 150 ml 4 005900 250964
Men cool kick Antiperspirant 150 ml 4 005808 300259
Antiperspirant powder touch 48h 150 ml 4 005808 908585
Antiperspirant Protect & Care 48h 150 ml 4 005900 250940
Antiperspirant Invisible Black & White Original 48h 150 ml 4 005900 036568
Antiperspirant energy Fresh 48h 150 ml 4 005808 837502
BRUT Original Deodorant 200 ml 3 014230 021404
Sport Style Deodorant 200 ml 8 711700 634342
Oceans Deodorant 200 ml 8 771163 961988
Attraction totale 200 ml 3 014230 021404
Antiperspirant 200 ml 8 712561 803274

 

Hazard identified

The recalled products do not have mandatory hazard labelling as required by the Cosmetics Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act. Improper labelling could result in misuse of the product and lead to serious injury.

As of November 07, 2018, the company has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products in Canada.

Number sold

Approximately 1900 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold between January 2016 and October 2018.

Place of origin

Manufactured in various countries within the EU.

Companies

Distributor
MPS Canada Corporation
Richmond Hill
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should discontinue use and contact their sales representative at MPS Canada Corporation or contact MPS Canada Corporation directly for a return of the items.

For more information consumers can contact MPS Canada Corporation by phone at 905-886-4437-Ext 112 between 09:30 am and 05:30 pm (Mon-Fri) and by email.

Please note that, in addition to the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulations, the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) prohibits the sale of cosmetics that are either made with hazardous substances, or under unsanitary conditions, to users 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.