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Pedro's Oranj Peelz citrus-based degreaser for bicycles
- Starting date:
- September 7, 2011
- Posting date:
- September 7, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness, Chemicals
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002644
Affected products
Pedro's Oranj Peelz citrus-based degreaser for bicycles
Product description
| Description | Size | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Oranj Peelz citrus-based degreaser | 475 mL | 790983251161 |
| Oranj Peelz citrus-based degreaser | 3.7 L | 790983251284 |
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 Pedro's nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or illnesses related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 10,622 units of the recalled products have been sold in various stores.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from Sept 2009 to July 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Pedro's, Haverhill
Maine
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
-
Lambert
Lévis
Quebec
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-463-4452
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers who do not wish to return the products should dispose of them according to Municipal Hazarous Waste Guidelines.
For more information, consumers may contact Lambert, the product distributor in Canada, at 1-800-463-4452.