Various Kao Branded Cleaning Products recalled due to improper labelling and lack of child-resistant packaging
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines.
Affected products
This recall involves three Kao cleaning products:
Product |
UPC |
|---|---|
Kao Toilet Cleaner |
4901301018755 |
Kao Pipe Halter High Viscosity Cleaning Gel |
4901301307453 |
Kao Kitchen Degreasing Foam Cleaner |
4901301036155 |
Issue
Health Canada's sampling and assessment program has determined that this product does not meet the labelling and child-resistant packaging requirements of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
This type of chemical product is capable of burning eyes or skin. The lack of child-resistant packaging could result in unintentional exposure to these products and lead to serious illness or injury including death.
As of July 4, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines.
For more information, consumers can contact Kanojo Trading by telephone at 1-778-999-9810, 9am-5pm PT or by email at joyrt.jpca@hotmail.com.
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 consumers 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.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 795 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from April 2024 to July 2024.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Japan
Details
Importer
Kanojo Trading
Richmond BC
Canada
Retailer
Tokyo Beauty
Various Locations in BC
Canada
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