Health Canada warns of the recall of several additional USB chargers due to shock, burn or fire hazards
Posted on Updated: March 23, 2020 February 6, 2020 
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Health Canada warns of the recall of several USB wall chargers due to shock, burn or fire hazards
Posted on Health Canada recently tested a number of USB wall chargers intended for use with cell phones, tablets and other devices as part of a planned national compliance and enforcement project. The following certified and uncertified products were found to pose an unacceptable risk of electric shock, burn or fire, and are being recalled by industry. This table will be updated if and when new products are recalled. 
Health Canada advises Canadians about an unregistered pest control product on the market
Posted on December 20, 2019 
Health Canada warns Canadians of health and safety risks of certain containers of pourable alcohol-based fuels and certain firepots that use pourable fuels
Posted onHealth Canada is informing consumers of the serious fire and burn risks associated with flame jetting occurrences that may result from the use of certain containers of pourable alcohol-based fuels and certain firepots that use those fuels. These products should not be used in the absence of important safety features, such as those outlined below.
Update on the potential risk of pulmonary illness associated with vaping products
Posted onSeptember 6, 2019
Information Update – Health Canada warns of potential risk of pulmonary illness associated with vaping products
Posted onOTTAWA – Health Canada is advising Canadians who use vaping products to monitor themselves for symptoms of pulmonary illness (e.g., cough, shortness of breath, chest pain) and to seek medical attention promptly if they have concerns about their health.
Test swimming pool and spa water daily to keep bathers safe
Posted onOTTAWA – It’s time to swim again! Whether you use your backyard pool or spa to have fun with friends and family, to exercise, or simply to decompress, remember that microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses also want to hang out!
Controlling Lawn and Garden Pests Safely
Posted onOTTAWA – After a long winter, many Canadians are eager to start gardening and to maintain their lawns. Spring is also the time of year to start thinking about how to manage weeds and pests throughout the growing season.
Consumer Product Update: Have you inspected your metal bristle barbecue brush lately?
Posted onMillions of Canadians enjoy using their barbecues, especially during the warm summer months. Through repeated use, the metal bristle brushes that many people use to clean their barbecue grills can lose their bristles. If accidentally ingested, these metal bristles can cause serious health problems.
Bedbugs: Don’t bring them back from your vacation
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