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Consumer product recall

Various Chemical Products by Nature's Ultimate

Starting date:
February 23, 2011
Posting date:
February 23, 2011
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002523

Affected products

Various chemical products by Nature's Ultimate

Product description

This recall involves all sizes of the following chemical products:

  • Concentrated Orange Cleaner
  • Concentrated Cleaner
  • Laundry Stain Remover
  • Pet Stain & Odor Remover
  • NU Solvent
  • NU Stainless
  • Nu Wrench

Hazard identified

Health Canada's auditing process has revealed that the recalled products pose aspiration hazards and subsequently do not meet the warning labelling and child-resistant closure requirements for consumer chemical products under Canadian law.

Aspiration occurs when a chemical product is ingested and then is introduced into the lungs through coughing and/or vomiting. It can result in severe adverse health effects including: pulmonary injury, chemical pneumonia and death. Furthermore, all products packaged in a 120 mL spray container are also classified as flammable.

Neither Nature's Ultimate nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or illnesses related to the use of these products.

Number sold

An unknown quantity of the recalled chemical products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from 2008 to Sept 2010.

Place of origin

Manufactured in Canada.

Companies

Manufacturer
Nature's Ultimate
Calgary
Alberta
CANADA
Tel: 1-877-777-0767

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase or to the manufacturer for a full refund.

Consumers who do not wish to return the products should dispose of them according to Municipal Hazarous Waste Guidelines.

For more information, consumers may contact Nature's Ultimate at 1-877-777-0767.