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Nortek Inc. recalls Aqua-Tek Mega Clean
- Starting date:
- May 4, 2015
- Posting date:
- May 4, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Chemicals
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Labelling and Packaging
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-53253
Affected products
Aqua-Tek Mega Clean, 1 L bottle with spray trigger
Aqua-Tek Mega Clean, 4 L bottle with without child-resistant closure
Product description
This recall involves Aqua-Tek Mega Clean products sold in a white 1 L bottle with a spray trigger with UPC 69687 15200, and Aqua-Tek Mega Clean products sold in a 4 L with no UPC.
This recall does NOT apply to Mega Clean products sold in 20 L pails.
Hazard identified
The recalled products do not meet the child-resistant packaging requirements for consumer chemical products required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. The lack of child-resistant packaging could result in unintentional exposure to this product and lead to serious illnesses, injuries and death.
Neither Health Canada nor Nortek Inc. has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 13,800 units of the Mega Clean 1 L with the spray trigger were sold in Canada from May 2009 to January 2014.
Approximately 912 units of the Mega Clean 4 L were sold in Canada from Oct 2009 to September 2013.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold in Canada from May 2009 to January 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Canada.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Nortek Inc.
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
- Distributor
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KemFix Inc.
Ste Julie
Quebec
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately place the products in a safe place, locked up out of the reach of children and contact Nortek Inc. at 1-866-670-2958 or email to coordinate a replacement.
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.