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" " Misuse or modification of lithium-ion batteries in e-mobility devices can be extremely dangerous
There has been a reported increase in e-mobility device battery fires across North America over the last few years. In the United States, between January 1, 2021, and November 28, 2022, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) received reports…
AlertPublic advisory | 2023-05-11
" " Accidental ingestion of illegal “copycat” edible cannabis products causing serious harm to children
Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the risk of serious harm if children accidentally consume edible cannabis. Health Canada is aware of children being hospitalized, particularly after consuming products that are illegal and unregulated. Hospitals…
AlertPublic advisory | 2023-05-10
" " Water beads may pose life-threatening risks to young children
Health Canada is warning parents and caregivers about the risks of water beads. These tiny beads, also known as jelly beads, hydro orbs, crystal soil, sensory beads or orb beads, are water-absorbing gel beads that can grow up to 1,500 times their size…
AlertPublic advisory | 2023-05-04
" " Cannabis edibles incorrectly sold as cannabis extracts may lead to overconsumption of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Health Canada has become aware of edible cannabis products available for sale that contain a quantity of THC that exceeds the allowable limit of 10 mg of THC per package. Consumers of these items may accidentally consume higher than expected levels of…
AlertPublic advisory | 2023-03-03
" " Health Canada warns consumers that Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers should not be used for sleep
Health Canada would like to remind parents and caregivers that Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers should never be used for babies' sleep. Babies should also never be unsupervised or unrestrained while using the rocker. The…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-07-15
" " Health Canada warns of three DigitDots magnet sets that pose serious risks
Health Canada is warning Canadians of the serious danger posed by DigitDots magnet sets that were sold to Canadians online by HD Premier. These sets contain small, powerful magnets that can be easily swallowed by children of all ages, posing serious…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-05-12
" " Health Canada warns Canadians that a Vertbaudet children’s bathrobe poses a flammability hazard
The product does not meet the flammability requirements for children’s sleepwear of the Children’s Sleepwear Regulations. Loose-fitting children’s sleepwear can come in contact with flammable sources such as stove elements, candles, and matches more…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-04-05
" " Lichtenberg generators pose life-threatening danger to users
Health Canada is aware of six reports of fatal injuries in Canada since 2017 resulting from the use of wood-burning devices know as Lichtenberg generators. This information was reported from provincial and territorial electrical safety authorities.…
AlertPublic advisory | 2022-01-19
" " Button batteries pose life-threatening dangers to young children
Cases of young children swallowing button batteries resulting in serious internal injury and death continue to be reported in Canada. In 2020, the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP), an injury and poisoning emergency room…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-11-15
" " Health Canada warns of magnet sets that pose serious health risks
Health Canada is warning Canadians of the serious danger posed by three magnet sets primarily sold online (photos below): NicoSee Wonder Hematite Rattlesnake Eggs by Maple Mall SpaceCare Hematite Magnetic Stone set by Safari Store Ruptop…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-09-22
" " Health Canada warns Canadians of the potential fire hazard of portable firepots sold on UBuy
Health Canada warns Canadians of the potential fire hazard of portable firepots sold on UBuy Starting date: September 22, 2021 Type of communication: Advisory Subcategory:…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-09-22
" " Health Canada cautions campers about portable butane stoves
Health Canada cautions campers about portable butane stoves Starting date: July 26, 2021 Type of communication: Advisory Subcategory: Appliances, Outdoor Living Source of…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-07-26
" " Health Canada Warns Parents and Caregivers about the Dangers of Flame Colourant Packets
Health Canada Warns Parents and Caregivers about the Dangers of Flame Colourant Packets Starting date: June 17, 2021 Posting date: June 17, 2021 Type of communication:…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-06-17
" " Health Canada warns of Xing da Toy magnet sets that pose serious and potentially life-threatening risks
Health Canada warns of Xing da Toy magnet sets that pose serious and potentially life-threatening risks Starting date: June 3, 2021 Posting date: June 3, 2021 Type of…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-06-03
" " When purchasing smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, look for a Canadian certification mark
When purchasing smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, look for a Canadian certification mark Starting date: May 12, 2021 Posting date: May 12, 2021 Type of communication: Advisory…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-05-12
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