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Artègo Aerosol Hair Care Products
- Starting date:
- August 19, 2010
- Posting date:
- August 19, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Cosmetics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Identification number:
- RA-500002396
Affected products
Artègo Aerosol Hair Care Products
Product description
This recall involves Artègo Styling Tools aerosol hair care products. The hair care products come in a white aerosol container with a red top and "Artègo" written on the side. The recalled products are:
| Product | Size | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Hair Force Mousse | 250 ml | 8032605276360 |
| Miracle Mousse | 250 ml | 8032605276506 |
| Up and Down Hairspray | 100 ml | 8032605276391 |
| 250 ml | 8032605276384 | |
| 400 ml | 8032605276377 | |
| Hot Shot Hairspray | 100 ml | 8032605276421 |
| 250 ml | 8032605276414 | |
| 500 ml | 8032605276407 |
Hazard identified
The recalled products do not meet labelling requirements for potentially flammable and explosive products under Canadian law. This lack of labelling information, including appropriate warnings, could result in misuse of the product and lead to serious injury.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 10,250 units of the recalled products were sold to various beauty schools in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from March 2009 to August 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Italy.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Unicompany S.P.A.
ITALY
- Distributor
-
Oriac Trading Co.
Edmonton
Alberta
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the products and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement label. Consumers may also dispose of the product as per Municipal Hazardous Waste Guidelines if they do not want a new label.
For more information, consumers may contact Artègo at 1-888-735-4247, by email at dino@otcsupply.com or visit the Artègo website.