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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
Health Canada warns that BabyTeddy 7 in 1 Convertible Baby Crib Wooden Baby Cot may pose entrapment, injury and chemical hazards
Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that this crib does not meet the Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations for the following reasons:
The slats of the crib can break posing entrapment and injury hazards to infants…
AlertConsumer product advisory | 2023-04-17
Health Canada warns that Cylele Mgg and VAGILO Baby Walkers may pose a risk of injury
Baby walkers are prohibited in Canada.
Children in baby walkers are exposed to hazards that would not normally be accessible if the child were not supported by the walker, posing a variety of risks of injury to the child. Children in baby walkers can…
AlertConsumer product advisory | 2023-04-05
Health Canada warns that YANRU Baby Walkers may pose a risk of injury
Baby walkers are prohibited in Canada.
Children in baby walkers are exposed to hazards that would not normally be accessible if the child were not supported by the walker, posing a variety of risks of injury to the child. Children in baby walkers can…
AlertConsumer product advisory | 2023-03-31
Health Canada warns that AIKSSOO Brand Baby Gates may pose a Choking Hazard
Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that the AIKSSOO brand baby gate does not meet Canada’s Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures Regulations. The top end cap of the extender piece can detach, releasing a small part that…
AlertConsumer product advisory | 2023-03-13
Health Canada warns that Child Secure Seatbelt Vests and Toddler Child Car Booster Seats may pose an injury hazard
Health Canada has determined that the use of these restraints in a motor vehicle could increase the risk of injury in the event of a collision.
These products do not display Transport Canada's National Safety Mark and therefore have not been…
AlertConsumer product advisory | 2023-03-01
Health Canada warns that Dr. Crafty branded epoxy kits may pose an injury hazard due to improper labelling
Health Canada has determined that the epoxy kits do not meet the labelling requirements of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
The lack of appropriate labelling information could result…
AlertConsumer product advisory | 2023-02-17
Health Canada warns that Elifecity Portable Radon Meter may pose a health and safety risk due to undetected high radon levels
Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program found that the product poses a health and safety risk to consumers. The product was sold as real-time radon monitor, but reports a low value regardless of the actual radon level (with errors greater than 90…
AlertConsumer product advisory | 2022-09-07
Health Canada warns LIKCO Baby Walker may pose an injury hazard
Baby walkers are banned in Canada.
Children in baby walkers are exposed to hazards that would not normally be accessible if the child were not supported by the walker, posing a variety of risks of injury to the child. Children in baby walkers can…
AlertConsumer product advisory | 2022-07-27
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