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Intertek warns of counterfeit cETLus certification mark on heating pad

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Starting date:
August 22, 2014
Posting date:
August 22, 2014
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Tools and Electrical Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-41183

Affected products

Heating pad

Product description

This recall involves heating pad model F1494 identified by brands “Ningbo Jinchun Electric Appliances Co. Ltd.” or “CVS”.

Hazard identified

The heating pad has a counterfeit cETLus Certification Mark and has not been evaluated by Intertek.  It is unknown if this product is in compliance with the applicable safety standard.

Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product.

Number sold

The number of units sold is unknown but it was sold at CVS stores in the United States and other retail and secondary market outlets.

Time period sold

The time period sold is unknown.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Unknown

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heating pads and dispose of them following municipal waste guidelines.

Consumers may also view the public notice on the Intertek's website.

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.