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Consumer product recall

Mr. Shave Men's Shaving Gel with Razor

Starting date:
July 5, 2010
Posting date:
July 5, 2010
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Cosmetics, Miscellaneous
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002348

Affected products

Mr. Shave Men's Shaving Gel with Razor

Product description

This recall involves Mr. Shave men's shaving gel and razor packs, made by Dr. Fresh. The recalled razors are blue and the shaving gel comes in a blue and white container. The recalled packs can be identified by item number 00-11-10695-24 and UPC 672935106951.

Hazard identified

The product lacks the symbol and warnings required for potentially flammable and explosive products in Canada. The lack of labelling information, including appropriate warnings, could potentially result in misuse of the product and lead to serious injury.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this product.

Number sold

Approximately 500 units of the recalled products were sold at dollar stores in Western Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from September 2009 to June 2010.

Place of origin

Manufactured in India. Packaged in the United States.

Companies

Manufacturer

Dr. Fresh

Buena Park

California

UNITED STATES

Importer

Modern Housewares Imports Inc.

Burnaby

British Columbia

CANADA

Tel: 1-877-450-2450

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to Modern Houseware Imports Inc. for a refund.

For more information, consumers may contact Modern Housewares Imports Inc. at 1-877-450-2450.