11 Household Items Have Been Recalled Across Canada & You Could Be Eligible For A Refund

Health Canada has recalled several household items sold online and in stores across Canada that pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers. The federal agency has recalled items for reasons including injury hazards, strangulation and choking hazards, chemical hazards and improper product labelling.

Several recalled products have been sold at Canadian stores including Home Depot, Pharmaprix (Shopper's Drug Mart), Shell, Wayfair Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon. It's important to verify if you have any recalled items. If so, Health Canada is urging Canadian consumers to immediately stop using the affected products, and to follow the instructions for a refund or to fix the product issue.

Here are all the details regarding the 11 recalled products sold across Canada:

Shell Rotella ELC Heavy Duty Antifreeze+Coolant

Shell Rotella ELC Heavy Duty Antifreeze+Coolant

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Recalled Items:

• Shell Rotella ELC NF Pre-diluted 50/50 Heavy Duty Antifreeze + Coolant | 3.785 litre | SKU 550057739

Recall Reason: Per the Health Canada recall page, the affected products "do not meet the labelling requirements or the leak test requirements for consumer chemical products in the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act."

What You Need To Do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and dispose of it according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines. Additionally, consumers should contact Shell for a full refund by telephone (1-855-691-2590) or email (customercare-CA@SHELL.com).

Health Canada recall page

Delta brand Dual Shade & Roller Shade Corded Window Coverings

Delta brand Dual Shade & Roller Shade Corded Window Coverings

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Recalled Items:

• Delta Shutters Inc., Dual shade and roller shade corded window covering | Dual Shade-B-kani (D/Green) or Roller Shades-A-Taka 3(01).

Recall Reason: "Health Canada has determined that the recalled blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard."

What You Need To Do: Per Health Canada, "consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Dual Shade and Roller Shade corded window coverings manufactured by Delta Shutters, Inc. and contact Delta Shutters Inc., for a repair kit." Furthermore, it's best to keep the product away from children.

Health Canada recall page

Maxxmar Window Fashion Corded Window Coverings

Maxxmar Window Fashion Corded Window Coverings

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Recalled Items:

• Decorasafe (all versions and variations) | 05/01/2021 to 11/28/2023 | Choking Hazard
• Roman Shades (all versions and variations) | 05/01/2021 to 11/28/2023 | Strangulation, Choking Hazard
• Safeguard (all versions and variations) | 05/01/2021 to 11/28/2023 | Choking Hazard

Recall Reason: "Health Canada has determined that the recalled products do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard," the recall page indicates.

What You Need To Do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Maxxmar Window Fashions for a repair kit and additional instructions.

Health Canada recall page

LOGiix Piston Power Banks

LOGiix Piston Power Banks

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Recalled Items:

• LOGiiX Piston Power 10,000 Mini Power Bank | LGX-13421
• LOGiiX Piston Power 5,000 Mini Power Bank | LGX-13375

Recall Reason: Per Health Canada, "a small number of power banks may overheat when used to charge a device or when charging the power banks, posing a fire hazard."

What You Need To Do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power bank and return the product back to the point of purchase for a full refund.

Health Canada recall page

Steadfast brand Lightweight Handheld Travel Steam Iron

Steadfast brand Lightweight Handheld Travel Steam Iron

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Recalled Items:

• Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with Dual Voltage | SF-717 | Nationwide in Canada
• Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with Dual Voltage | SF-720 | Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond

Recall Reason: A potential risk arises when the power cord is damaged in the vicinity of the cord bushing, potentially causing the cord to overheat. This overheating poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Furthermore, damage to the cord near the bushing may expose copper wires, creating a shock hazard, per Health Canada.

What You Need To Do: Consumers should immediately stop using the above Steamfast irons and contact Vornado for a refund.

Health Canada recall page

Bugaboo Dragonfly Stroller Seats

Bugaboo Dragonfly Stroller Seats

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Recalled Items:

• Bugaboo Dragonfly seat complete Graphite / Grey Melange-Grey Melange | 100176032
• Bugaboo Dragonfly seat complete Black / Midnight Black-Midnight Black | 100176036
• Bugaboo Dragonfly seat complete Graphite / Midnight Black-Skyline Blue | 100176038
• Bugaboo Dragonfly seat complete Black / Midnight Black / Misty White | 100176060
• Bugaboo Dragonfly seat complete Black / Forest Green-Forest Green | 100176062

Recall Reason: According to the recall page, when the Bugaboo Dragonfly Stroller is unfolded with the seat in the "parent-facing" position and the backrest is unfolded directly into a horizontal position instead of the fully upright position, it may not be properly secured. This could lead to the seat backrest moving past its intended stopping point, posing a risk of injury to an unharnessed child. As of December 5, 2023, there have been no reported injuries in Canada.

What You Need To Do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled seat of the Bugaboo Dragonfly Stroller and contact Bugaboo to make arrangements to return the seat to Bugaboo and receive a replacement.

Health Canada recall page

Windsor Queen Xtrabed Mobile Murphy Beds

Windsor Queen Xtrabed Mobile Murphy Beds

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Recalled Items:

• Windsor Queen Xtrabed Mobile Murphy Beds | White, Brown & Gray | Sold exclusively at Wayfair

Recall Reason: Incorrectly opening the product from the front or smaller side during use can lead to it falling, posing a potential injury hazard. Additionally, if the product is not anchored to the wall when closed and stored, it may tip over, presenting potential tip-over and entrapment hazards.

What You Need To Do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact J Grubb Designs LLC to schedule a free home repair of the bed by a technician. J Grubb Designs is contacting all known purchasers directly. If you are unable to have this repair installed via technician, please contact J Grubb Designs to arrange the return of the product for a refund.

Health Canada recall page

Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Bank

Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Bank

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Recalled Items:

• Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Bank | PBLG2W | 21/12 through 22/06

Recall Reason: The potential hazard arises when an internal screw falls between the cover rib and the cell printed circuit board, leading to a short circuit and posing a fire risk. As of November 7, 2023, the company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, there are no reported incidents or injuries associated with this issue.

What You Need To Do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks and contact Lenovo for a free replacement as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to local municipal hazardous waste requirements.

Health Canada recall page

GE brand 30" Knob-Controlled Electric Radiant Cooktops

GE brand 30" Knob-Controlled Electric Radiant Cooktops

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Recalled Items:

• GE Brand 30" Knob-controlled electric radiant cooktops | Model # JP3030DJ4BB
• GE Brand 30" Knob-controlled electric radiant cooktops | Model # JP3030SJ4SS

Recall Reason: Per Health Canada, "the cooktop’s burners can remain on after being turned to the “off” position, posing a burn hazard to consumers. As of December 1, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada."

What You Need To Do: Consumers should contact MC Commercial to arrange for free installation of a replacement burner knob assembly. When not in use, turn the unit off at the circuit breaker. Do not leave flammable materials or empty cookware on or near the cooktop. In the affected units, the burner can remain on following use even after being turned to the “off” position. In this case, the “On” indicator light will not be illuminated, but the “Hot Cooktop” light corresponding to the burner will remain illuminated until power to the cooktop is turned off at the breaker switch.

Health Canada recall page

Marcelle 40+ Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Marcelle 40+ Anti-Wrinkle Cream

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Recalled Items:

• Marcelle 40+ Anti-Wrinkle Cream | 50 ml | UPC 056599633334
• Marcelle 40+ Anti-Wrinkle Cream | 75 ml | UPC 056599600053

Recall Reason: "Following analyses carried out by Groupe Marcelle Inc., the results showed that the affected products do not meet microbial standards due to traces of mould that develop over time," the Health Canada recall page indicates.

What You Need To Do: Health Canada is urging consumers to "immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Groupe Marcelle Inc. for a refund. Canadian consumers can contact Groupe Marcelle Inc. by telephone at 1-800-665-4531 ext. 1500 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST. If no agent is available, consumers can leave a voicemail message with the following information: recall number RAP07072.

Health Canada recall page

Home Decorators Collection Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree

Home Decorators Collection Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree

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Recalled Items:

• Home Decorators Collection 7.5 ft. Grand Duchess Balsam Fir LED Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree with 5000 Colour Changing Lights | Model # 23LE61001 | Article # 1001803629

Recall Reason: According to Health Canada, "the Christmas tree’s control panel or electrical cord plug may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard." Despite the potential burn or fire hazard risk, the company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries anywhere in Canada.

What You Need To Do: Consumers in possession of the recalled Christmas tree should immediately unplug the tree and return it to their local Home Depot Canada store for a full refund, per the recall warning page.

Health Canada recall page

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