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Dollarama recalls galvanized metal buckets
- Starting date:
- August 28, 2014
- Posting date:
- August 28, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Laceration Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-41249
Affected products
Galvanized metal buckets with handle
Product description
This recall involves galvanized metal buckets with handles with the item number 3009097 and the universal product code (UPC) 667888049578. The item number appears on the product label.
Hazard identified
The buckets may have sharp edges on the rim and handle that can cause cuts or lacerations.
Two incidents involving cuts to hands have been reported to Health Canada and Dollarama.
Number sold
Approximately 558,288 buckets were distributed to Dollarama stores across Canada. The number of buckets sold to consumers is unknown.
Time period sold
The recalled buckets were distributed from June 2009 to July 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Purple East (Hong Kong) Co.
Hong Kong
CHINA
- Distributor
-
Dollarama L.P./S.E.C.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the galvanized buckets with handles and return them to the store to obtain a refund (no receipts are required).
For more information, consumers may contact Dollarama online through the “Contact Us” link at Dollarama's website or by phone at 1-888-755-1006, extension 1000, at any time. (Please leave a message in the voice mailbox message).
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.