Various Gamblin Artists' Materials recalled due to incorrect labelling and hazard information
- Starting date:
- April 17, 2020
- Posting date:
- April 17, 2020
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Chemicals
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Chemical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-72769
Last updated: 2020-04-17
Summary
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Product:
Various Gamblin Artists' Materials. -
Issue:
The products lack correct labelling and hazard information. -
What to do:
Immediately stop using the products and safely dispose of them in accordance with municipal waste requirements or return the products to the place of purchase to obtain a refund.
Affected products
Various Gamblin' Artists Materials
Product description
This recall involves various Gamblin Artists' Materials in various sizes. The product UPC can be found on the back of the label.
Products that have the hazard symbols on the front label are not part of the recall.
| Product | UPC |
|---|---|
| GAMSOL 4.2 fl oz | 729911000946 |
| GAMSOL 16.9 fl oz | 729911000908 |
| GAMSOL 33.8 fl oz | 729911000922 |
| GAMSOL 128 fl oz | 729911000991 |
| GAMVAR GLOSS 4.2 fl oz | 729911000540 |
| GAMVAR GLOSS 8.5 fl oz | 729911005163 |
| GAMVAR GLOSS 16.9 fl oz | 729911000588 |
| GAMVAR SATIN 4.2 fl oz | 729911000649 |
| GAMVAR SATIN 8.5 fl oz | 729911000687 |
| GAMVAR SATIN 16.9 fl oz | 729911006160 |
| GAMVAR MATTE 4.2 fl oz | 729911000748 |
| GAMVAR MATTE 8.5 fl oz | 729911000786 |
| GAMVAR MATTE 16.9 fl oz | 729911007167 |
| GAMBLIN MEDIUMS SET | 729911010051 |
| GALKYD SLOW DRY 4.2 fl oz | 729911025048 |
| GALKYD SLOW DRY 8.5 fl oz | 729911025086 |
| GALKYD SLOW DRY 16.9 fl oz | 729911025161 |
| COLD PRESSED LINSEED OIL 8.5 fl oz | 729911070086 |
| REFINED LINSEED OIL 4.2 fl oz | 729911060049 |
| REFINED LINSEED OIL 8.5 fl oz | 729911060087 |
| REFINED LINSSED OIL 16.9 fl oz | 729911060162 |
| REFINED LINSEED OIL 33.8 fl oz | 729911060322 |
| STAND OIL 8.5 fl oz | 729911080085 |
| POPPY OIL 8.5 fl oz | 729911080887 |
| SAFFLOWER OIL 4.2 fl oz | 729911090046 |
| SAFFLOWER OIL 8.5 fl oz | 729911090084 |
| SAFFLOWER OIL 16.9 fl oz | 729911090169 |
Hazard identified
The recalled products do not meet the labelling requirements for consumer chemical products required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. Products that have the hazard symbols on the front label are not part of the recall.
The lack of labelling information could result in unintentional exposure to the product and lead to serious illness, injury or death.
As of April 6, 2020, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 5400 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from 2017 to December 2019.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Gamblin Artists' Colors
Portland
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the products and safely dispose of them in accordance with municipal waste requirements or return the products to the place of purchase to obtain a refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Gamblin Artists' Colors at 1-503-235-1945 Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
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.