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Intertek warns of Counterfeit cETLus Certification Mark on Brentwood Steam Irons
- Starting date:
- February 5, 2014
- Posting date:
- February 5, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Labelling and Packaging
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-37803
Affected products
Brentwood Steam Irons
Product description
This recall involves Brentwood steam irons that bear a counterfeit Intertek (ETL) Certification Mark. cETLus Control Number 3022040 is not printed adjacent to the ETL Listing Mark on the counterfeit irons. The models affected include MPI-52, MPI-57 and MPI-62.
Hazard identified
The Brentwood steam irons bear a counterfeit cETLus certification mark and have not been evaluated by Intertek. It is unknown if these products are in compliance with the applicable safety standard.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these steam irons.
Number sold
The number of units sold is unknown, but they were sold at Amazon.com, Best Buy and other retail and secondary market outlets.
Time period sold
The time period sold is unknown.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Brentwood
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the affected steam irons immediately.
Consumers may also view the public notice on Intertek's website.
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 Canadians 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.