Revised and Expanded: Tomahawk Nordic Foam Low Expansion Insulation Polyurethane foam recalled due to improper labelling
- Starting date:
- October 20, 2021
- Posting date:
- October 20, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Chemicals
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-76679
Last updated: 2021-10-20
Summary
- Product: Tomahawk Nordic Foam Low Expansion Insulation Polyurethane foam.
- Issue: The products do not meet the applicable labelling requirements.
- What to do: Immediately stop using the products and return them to the retailer for a refund.
Affected products
Tomahawk Nordic Foam Low Expansion Insulation Polyurethane foam
Product description
This recall involves Tomahawk Nordic Foam Low Expansion Insulation Polyurethane foam- Doors, Windows and Slots:
| Name | Format | UPC |
|---|---|---|
|
Tomahawk Nordic Foam Low Expansion Insulation Polyurethane foam Doors, Windows & Gap |
F1001, 900g, gun grade, -14°C to 35°C | 828469990010 |
| F1002, 900g, gun grade, -20oC to 35oC | 828469006582 | |
| FS340, 340g, straw version, -14°C to 35°C | 828469006575 | |
| FS750, 900g, 750 mL, straw version, -14oC to 35oC | 828469990072 |
Effective immediately, Health Canada is revising the voluntary recall notice for Tomahawk Nordic Foam Low Expansion Insulation Polyurethane foam (gun grade) Doors, Windows & Gap, -14°C to 35°C, in a 900g container (750 mL) with the product code F1001 and the following UPC: 828469990010.
This recall notice was originally posted on HealthyCanadians.gc.ca on June 10, 2021. Based on the information that was available to Health Canada at the time, the product was classified as "Very Flammable" and therefore prohibited to consumers. Re-testing of the product by Health Canada has since determined that this product is not prohibited. The revised recall notice continues to warn about the lack of appropriate labelling requirements.
This recall is now expanded to include three other products (F1002, FS340 and FS750).
Hazard identified
The recalled products do not meet the applicable labelling requirements for consumer chemical products required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001, under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
The lack of accurate labelling information could result in unintentional exposure to the product and lead to serious illness or injury, including death.
As of October 18, 2021, the company has received no report of incident or injuries in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 86,606 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from January 2016 to May 2021.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
-
360 Global Sourcing Inc.
Pierrefond
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the retailer for a refund.
For more information, consumers may contact 360 Global Sourcing Inc. by email: MMaisonneuve@360gsourcing.com or by telephone at 1-877-360-4999, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4pm 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.