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Consumer product recall

New Comfort water air purifier

Starting date:
September 9, 2013
Posting date:
September 9, 2013
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Tools and Electrical Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Labelling and Packaging
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-35493

Affected products

New Comfort water air purifier

Product description

This recall involves the New Comfort water air purifier identified by model number HBP-003.  The product has a black triangle base with LED lighting, a clear plastic water reservoir and a black plastic top with vents.  The brand name “New Comfort” is found on the front of the product.

Hazard identified

The affected product is not authorized to bear the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification mark for Canada and the United States.  The product has not been tested to determine whether it is compliant with the Canadian Standards for electrical product safety.

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

Number sold

The number sold is unknown.  The product was known to be sold at www.greatvacs.com and may have been sold at other retailers.

Time period sold

The time period sold is unknown.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Unknown company

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What you should do

Consumers should stop using the affected air purifiers immediately.

Consumers may also view the public notice on the Underwriters Laboratories 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.