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DashVapes, Inc. recalls DotBox 300W by DotMod
- Starting date:
- November 24, 2017
- Posting date:
- November 24, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Electronics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-65180
Affected products
DotBox 300W by DotMod
Product description
This recall by DashVapes, Inc. involves all units of DotBox 300W by DotMod. The affected product comes in black, red, gold, and blue and bears a white DotMod logo on the side.
Hazard identified
The recalled products do not contain the necessary circuitry to prevent the device from over-discharging the Lithium-Polymer (LiPo) battery included inside the unit. Over-discharge causes the LiPo battery in these devices to puff or swell after as little as four months. If it is puffed it is easier for it to be physically damaged or pierced by the device in which it’ s contained, which can result in the release of the toxic solvents inside the cells.
As of November 10, 2017, the company has received no reports of consumer incidents or injuries in Canada related to the use of the affected products.
Number sold
Approximately 93 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from December 2016 to October 2017.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
-
DashVapes, Inc.
30 Shields Court
Markham
L3R 9T5
Ontario
CANADA
- Manufacturer
-
DotMod, Inc.
2575 Fortune Way, Suite F
Vista
92081
California
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact DotMod by email with proof of purchase to return the product.
For additional information, consumers may contact DashVapes, Inc. directly at 1-(416)-901-3274 or by email and they will assist with the return or exchange, or visit their website for more information.
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.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.