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Consumer product recall

Intertek warns of counterfeit cETLus certification mark on Lightair air purifiers

Starting date:
July 16, 2015
Posting date:
July 16, 2015
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Tools and Electrical Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Unauthorized products
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-54192

Affected products

Dyke model Lightair Air Purifier

Product description

This recall involves Dyke model Lightair air purifier.  The affected product displays a counterfeit Intertek certification mark and Intertek file number 3131672 on the product nameplate.

Hazard identified

The affected air purifier bears 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.

Neither Health Canada nor Intertek has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this air purifier.

Number sold

The number sold is unknown.

Time period sold

The time period sold is unknown, but the product was known to be sold online at www.dykehome.com.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
YongKang NUOGE Electric Co., Ltd.
CHINA

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What you should do

Consumers with the affected air purifier are advised to immediately discontinue use of the product and to contact the online vendor.

For more information, consumers can view the Intertek public notice on their 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.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.