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Senso Group Building Supplies recalls Senso Charcoal
- Starting date:
- April 20, 2015
- Posting date:
- April 20, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Labelling and Packaging
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-52987
Affected products
Senso Charcoal
Product description
This recall involves Senso brand Charcoal. Senso Charcoal is an all-natural wood charcoal used for barbeque cooking. The product comes in green bags with red, black and white writing. It is available in 2 sizes. The 10 kilogram bag has the product code: 795005 and UPC 5600259123335. The 15 kilogram bag has the product code 795007 and UPC 5600259123342.
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program project has revealed that the Senso Charcoal does not meet the warning label requirements under Canadian Law.
Charcoal produces carbon monoxide. This can be toxic if it is burned inside or in an area without proper ventilation. Warning labels help to protect the public by telling them about this hazard.
Neither Senso Group Building Supplies nor Health Canada have received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this product.
Number sold
Approximately, 10,987 units of the 10 kilogram bag and 15,789 units of the 15 kilogram bag were sold in the Greater Toronto Area.
Time period sold
The recalled product was sold in the Greater Toronto Area from February 2012 to April 2015.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Portugal.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Zeva Green
Vila Facaia
PORTUGAL
- Importer
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Senso Group Building Supplies
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the product and contact Senso Group Building Supplies at 1-416-658-8300 for information on how to receive a corrective label.
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.