RECALLS: Blinds, fans, fireplace, and batteries recalled in Ontario

Multiple household products have been recalled from retailers in Ontario including stores in Mississauga, Brampton, Halton, and Hamilton due to potential health and safety risks.

See below for further information on each recall:

Various blinds by Persienne Design

Persienne Design 2” wooden blinds, 2” PVC blinds, and honeycomb blinds were designed for residential use between September 2023 and December 2023. These products are offered in various custom colors and sizes.

The blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations, as per Health Canada reports.

Young children may pull looped cords around their neck or become entangled in the cords.

The company reported that 327 units of the affected products were sold in Canada between September 2023 to December 2023.

Risks: Poses strangulation hazard and potential death to children.

What you should do: Stop using the recalled product and make an appointment for repairs beginning March 15, 2024.

Health Canada recommends cordless window coverings.

As of January 8, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

Various window coverings by La Belle Vénitienne

This recall involves roller blinds with chain guards and transparent casting wall attachments, as well as blinds with concealed chain control and base caps at the ends.

The blinds are available in decorative canvas or alternating sheer elegance canvas, and come in various colors and patterns.

The blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations, as per Health Canada reports.

Young children may pull looped cords around their neck or become entangled in the cords.

Additionally, the products can also release small parts that present a choking hazard to young children.

The company reported that 8,185 units of the affected products were sold in Canada between May 2021 to December 2023.

Risks: Poses strangulation hazard, choking, and potential death to children.

What you should do: Stop using the recalled products and contact La Belle Vénitienne to obtain a repair kit.

As of December 22, 2023, the company has received no reports or incidents or injuries in Canada.

Maverick Coastal 60-Inch Outdoor Ceiling Fan

The 60-inch outdoor ceiling fans, are sold in white with the SKU 3MGMR60RZW and black with the  SKU 3MGMR60MBKMBK.

Each fan includes a 6-speed handheld remote control with the recalled fans having SKU number 3MGMR60XXX printed on the top of the fan motor.

The fan blade can crack or break and fall off the unit.

The company reported that 209 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and about 6,400 were sold in the United States from January 2021 to November 2023.

Risks: Potential fall and impact hazard.

What you should do: Stop using the recalled products and contact Visual Comfort & Co. to obtain free replacement blades.

As of January 22, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 9 reports of the fan blade cracking or breaking and no reports of injuries.

Gas Fireplaces manufactured by CFM Inc. (Majestic Fireplace)

According to Health Canada, this isn’t a recall, rather an warning advisory for customers to discontinue using the fireplaces as the company is no longer in business.

Natural gas and propane-fired direct vent-free standing fireplaces produced by CFM Inc. under the trade names Insta-flame or Northern Flame.

The models FSDV22, FSDV30, FSDV32, D222, and D232 Series are no longer safe for use.

The term “Series” covers all prefixes and suffixes linked to these models. For instance, suffixes like “N” for natural gas, “T” for Top Vent, and “R” for rear vent are considered in this advisory. All variations of these models, except those with the letter “R” in the prefix, are included in this notice.

The relief dampers may malfunction, while lighting the fire place. This could lead to the ignition of excess gas causing a glass explosion.

Risks: Potential fire and burn hazard.

What you should do: Consumers should immediately stop using these fireplaces.

For affected fireplaces in use, individuals should disconnect the fuel supply immediately. The manufacturer is no longer operational and there’s no retrofit kit available.

Customers should seek assistance from a licensed gas technician for disconnection.

It is unknown how many fireplaces were sold or if anyone in Canada sustained injuries.

FirstPower 4000mAh V6 Battery Replacement for Dyson V6 Series Vacuums

The battery packs were sold on Amazon.ca  with the Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) of  B085RSLXK1.

The FirstPower battery packs are not a Dyson or Dyson authorized product.

The battery manufacturer claims the product is compatible with Dyson V6 series vacuum cleaners SV04, DC58, DC59, DC61, DC62, DC72, DC74. Absolute Animal Motorhead Slim, SV03, SV04, SV05, SV06, SV07, SV09.

The defective products were found in 2 batches sold in Canada between January 2022 and April 2022 with the batch numbers PO2111150260 and PO2111120226.

Approximately 1,731 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.

Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program found that the product poses a risk to health and safety. The foreign third-party seller has identified a chance of the product overheating, which could lead to a fire and burns.

Risks: Poses fire and burn hazard.

What you should do: Individuals should stop using the product and contact their municipality for guidance on safely transporting and disposing of lithium-ion batteries.

As of November 24, 2023, the company has received 6 reports of incidents including 1 report of significant property damage due to fire in Canada.  There have been no reports of injury in Canada.

The Dyson company advises against the use of third-party replacement batteries in its products due to potential safety concerns.