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Consumer product recall

Nortek Inc. recalls Aqua-Tek Aluma-Brite, Hull Cleaner Professional and Ultra Hull Cleaner

Starting date:
May 4, 2015
Posting date:
May 4, 2015
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Chemicals
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Labelling and Packaging
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-53249

Affected products

Aqua-Tek Aluma-Brite, 4L
Aqua-Tek Hull Cleaner Professional, 4L
Aqua-Tek Ultra Hull Cleaner, 4L

Product description

This recall involves Aqua-Tek Aluma-Brite, Hull Cleaner Professional and Ultra Hull Cleaner products sold in 4 L containers without child-resistant closures. These products do not have a UPC.

Hazard identified

The recalled products do not meet the child-resistant packaging requirements for consumer chemical products required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. The lack of child-resistant packaging could result in unintentional exposure to this product and lead to serious illnesses, injuries and death.

Neither Health Canada nor Nortek Inc. has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.

Number sold

Approximately 460 units of the Aluma-Brite 4 L were sold in Canada from September 2009 to October 2013.

Approximately 432 units of Hull Cleaner Professional 4 L were sold in Canada from July 2010 to September 2013.

Approximately 88 units of Ultra Hull Cleaner 4 L were sold in Canada from July to October 2013.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold in Canada from May 2009 to October 2013.

Place of origin

Manufactured in Canada.

Companies

Manufacturer
Nortek Inc.
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
Distributor
KemFix Inc.
Ste Julie
Quebec
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately place the products in a safe place, locked up out of the reach of children and contact Nortek Inc. at 1-866-670-2958 or email to coordinate a replacement.

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.