Bear Deterrents recalled due to canisters not spraying
- Starting date:
- June 23, 2021
- Posting date:
- June 23, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-75891
Last updated: 2021-06-23
Summary
- Product: Bear Deterrent Products.
- Issue: Affected products could cause safety issues because their canisters do not function properly and the product will not spray.
- What to do: Consumers who have purchased any of these products should return them to the points of purchase for a replacement or a refund.
Affected products
Bear Deterrent Products
Product description
This recall involves various bear deterrents.
| Product |
PCP Reg. no |
|---|---|
| FRONTIERSMAN BEAR ATTACK DETERRENT with yellow nozzle in 225 gram and 325 gram containers | PCP Reg. no 26619 |
| FRONTIERSMAN XTRA BEAR ATTACK DETERRENT with yellow nozzle in 225 gram and 325 gram containers | PCP Reg. no 28410 |
| SABRE WILD MAX BEAR ATTACK DETERRENT with yellow nozzle in 225 gram and 325 gram containers | PCP Reg. no 29114 |
| SABRE WILD BEAR ATTACK DETERRENT with yellow nozzle in 225 gram and 325 gram containers | PCP Reg. no 29357 |
The affected products can be identified by yellow nozzles and expiry dates of:
- March 2024
- August 2024
- September 2024
- October 2024
- November 2024
- December 2024
The expiry date is located on the bottom underside of the canister.
Hazard identified
Affected products could cause safety issues because their canisters do not function properly as they will not spray when users need them for protection against bears.
As of June 18, 2021, the company has received no reports of injury in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 130,000 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from February 2021 to June 2021.
Place of origin
Manufactured in USA
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
SECURITY EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
Fenton
Missouri
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
- Kodiak Wildlife Products Inc.
- Distributor
- North Sylva Sports
- Distributor
- World Famous Sales of Canada
- Distributor
- Direct Factory Sales Limited
- Distributor
- Nigava Sports Distribution
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately return the products to the place of purchase for a replacement or a refund.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to always read the label first before using pesticides and follow all label instructions.