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Loblaw Companies Ltd recalls Everyday Essentials Space Heater
- Starting date:
- March 18, 2015
- Posting date:
- March 18, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-52545
Affected products
Everyday EssentialsTM Space Heater with Fan (750W/1500W)
Product description
This notice involves Everyday EssentialsTM brand Space Heater with fan. Affected heaters are identified by model number FH03, UPC 0 58703 01922 5 and ETL certification file number 3125218, which is printed on the label found on the bottom of the heater. The product has two heat settings (750/1500 watts) and was only sold in black.
Hazard identified
The space heater may overheat causing smouldering or flaming, posing a fire hazard.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these heaters. Health Canada has previously published a notice of the same model space heater under a different brand name.
Loblaw Companies Ltd. has received two reports of the Everyday EssentialsTM Space Heater overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Number sold
Approximately 22,000 units were sold at Loblaw Companies Ltd banner stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The affected product was sold from January 1, 2011 to February 24, 2015.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Loblaw Company Ltd.
Brampton
Ontario
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to any Loblaw banner store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Loblaw customer service at 1-800-296-2332 from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST or by email.
Region | Store |
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Atlantic | Real Canadian Wholesale Club®, Dominion®, Freshmart®, No Frills®, Save Easy® and Atlantic Superstore® |
Ontario | Extra Foods®, Fortinos®, Freshmart®, Loblaws®, No Frills®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Real Canadian Wholesale Club®, Valu-Mart®, Your Independent Grocer®, Zehrs® and affiliated independent |
Québec | Club Entrepôt®, Loblaws®, Maxi®, Maxi & Cie®, Presto®, Provigo® and Provigo le Marché® |
West | Extra Foods®, No Frills®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Real Canadian Wholesale Club®, Shop Easy®, SuperValu®, Your Independent Grocer® and affiliated independent stores |
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.