RECALLS: Heaters, griddles, rice, sausages and bread recalled from stores in Ontario
Published November 10, 2024 at 5:42 pm
Ontario residents are urged to check their homes for recently recalled products that may pose serious health and safety risks, including fire hazards and potential allergens.
Here’s what’s being recalled this week:
GoveeLife and Govee Smart Electric Space Heaters
Various models of GoveeLife and Govee Smart Electric Space Heaters with model numbers H7130 (including H7130101), H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134, and H7135.
These heaters were sold in black and white and range in size from 9 to 26 inches in height. The model number can be found on the manufacturer’s label on the underside of each unit.
The products are at risk of overheating.
The company reported that 48,584 units were sold in Canada and 512,500 units in the U.S. between October 2021 and May 2024, primarily through amazon.ca.
Risks: Poses fire and burn hazards
What you should do: Immediately stop using the recalled products and register at https://recall.goveelife.com/heater-recall for a refund.
As of Oct. 28, 2024, the company received seven reports of overheating in Canada, with no reported injuries. In the U.S., there were 106 reports, including one minor burn injury.
Wolf Dual Fuel range with infrared griddle
This recall involves Wolf Dual Fuel Ranges with infrared griddles, available in multiple sizes and configurations.
The following models are affected by the recall:
60” Dual Fuel Range — 6 Burners, Infrared Charbroiler, and Infrared Griddle
- DF60650CG/S/P
- DF60650CG/S/P/LP
60” Dual Fuel Range — 6 Burners and Infrared Griddle
- DF60650DG/S/P
- DF60650DG/S/P/LP
48” Dual Fuel Range — 4 Burners, Infrared Charbroiler, and Infrared Griddle
- DF48450CG/BK/P
- DF48450CG/S/P
- DF48450CG/S/P/LP
- DF48450CG/WH/P
48” Dual Fuel Range — 4 Burners and Infrared Griddle
- DF48450DG/S/P
- DF48450DG/S/P/LP
48” Dual Fuel Range — 6 Burners and Infrared Griddle
- DF48650G/S/P
- DF48650G/S/P/LP
36” Dual Fuel Range — 4 Burners and Infrared Griddle
- DF36450G/S/P
- DF36450G/S/P/LP
The model and serial numbers are located on the rating plate beneath the oven top.
If liquid spills on certain electronic components, it can cause a short circuit that may unexpectedly turn on the griddle, creating a risk of burns or fire.
The company reported that 1,399 units were sold in Canada and 44,000 in the U.S. between August 2020 and September 2024.
Risks: Poses fire and burn hazards
What you should do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ranges and contact Wolf Appliance to schedule a free in-home repair.
To date, there have been three reports of this issue in Canada and 33 in the U.S., with no injuries reported.
Various brands of bread
Multiple brands and types of bread, including Compliments, Dempster’s, Pom, Harvest Gold and Sunshine, are being recalled due to potential metal contamination.
The following brands and batches are part of the recall:
Compliments — 12-Grain Bread
- UPC: 0 55742 57465 4
- Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 09 2309
Compliments — Ancient Grain Bread
- UPC: 0 55742 57466 1
- Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 09 2309
Dempster’s — Thin Sandwich 100% Whole Wheat Bread
- UPC: 0 68721 72087 4
- Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 06 2309
Dempster’s — 100% Whole Wheat Bread
- UPC: 0 68721 00251 2
- Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 07 2309, NO 08 2309, NO 09 2309, NO 10 2309
Dempster’s — Honey & Oatmeal 100% Whole Grain Bread
- UPC: 0 68721 90249 2
- Codes: NO 08 2309, NO 09 2309, NO 10 2309, NO 11 2309, NO 12 2309
Dempster’s — Signature Everything White Bread
- UPC: 0 68721 68018 5
- Codes: NO 07 2309, NO 09 2309, NO 11 2309
Dempster’s — White Bread
- UPC: 0 68721 00222 2
- Codes: NO 06 2309, NO 07 2309
Dempster’s — Ancient Grains with Quinoa 100% Whole Grain Bread
- UPC: 0 68721 71261 9
- Codes: NO 07 2309, NO 08 2309, NO 09 2309, NO 10 2309, NO 12 2309
Dempster’s — Multigrain 100% Whole Grain Bread
- UPC: 0 68721 71248 0
- Codes: NO 07 2309, NO 09 2309, NO 10 2309, NO 11 2309, NO 12 2309
Dempster’s — 12 Grain 100% Whole Grain Bread
- UPC: 0 68721 72234 2
- Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 08 2309, NO 09 2309, NO 10 2309, NO 11 2309
Dempster’s — Texas Toast White Sandwich Bread
- UPC: 0 68721 72088 1
- Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 06 2309
Dempster’s — Thin Sandwich White Bread
- UPC: 0 68721 72086 7
- Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 06 2309
Dempster’s — Texas Toast 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
- UPC: 0 68721 82471 8
- Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 06 2309
Dempster’s — 12 Grain 100% Whole Grain Bread (3-pack)
- Outer UPC: 0 68721 70127 9
- Inner UPC: 0 68721 70126 2
- Codes: NO 07 2309, NO 09 2309, NO 10 2309, NO 11 2309, NO 12 2309
Dempster’s — Ancient Grains with Quinoa 100% Whole Grain Bread (3-pack)
- Outer UPC: 0 68721 70129 3
- Inner UPC: 0 68721 70128 6
- Codes: NO 07 2309, NO 08 2309, NO 09 2309, NO 10 2309, NO 11 2309, NO 12 2309
Dempster’s — Smooth Multigrain 100% Whole Grain Bread
- UPC: 0 68721 75019 2
- Codes: NO 08 2309, NO 10 2309, NO 11 2309, NO 12 2309
Harvest Gold — White Sandwich Bread
- UPC: 0 61009 09135 2
- Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 06 2309
Harvest Gold — 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
- UPC: 0 61009 09136 9
- Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 06 2309
Pom — Signature Everything White Bread
- UPC: 0 61077 97124 2
- Codes: NO 07 2309, NO 09 2309
Pom — White Sandwich Bread (“Ultra-moelleux”)
- UPC: 0 61077 77120 0
- Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 06 2309, NO 08 2309, NO 10 2309, NO 11 2309
Pom — 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread (“Ultra-moelleux”)
- UPC: 0 61077 77121 7
- Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 08 2309, NO 10 2309, NO 11 2309
Sunshine — 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
- UPC: 0 68721 00020 4
- Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 06 2309
Risks: Health hazard
What you should do: Throw the product away in the garbage or return it to the place of purchase.
There have been no reported injuries related to this recall.
Hestars brand Temple Street Crispy Rice (“Corn flavour”)
This recall affects the batches sold in 108 g packages with UPC 6 970798 321981.
The recalled products contain milk, which is not declared on the label.
Risks: Potential health hazard
What you should do: Individuals allergic to milk should not consume this product and should return it to the store or dispose of it.
A consumer complaint prompted this recall and one allergic reaction was reported.
Johnsonville brand Smoked Beef Sausages and Smoked Beef Cheddar Cheese Sausages
This recall involves Johnsonville Pure Beef Smoked Beef Sausages and Pure Beef Cheddar Cheese Smoked Sausages, sold in 375 g packages with UPCs 0 77782 00182 2 and 0 77782 00183 9, respectively.
Affected products carry incorrect best-before dates, which create potential food safety risks.
Risks: Potential health hazard
What you should do: Do not eat the affected products. Either dispose of them in the garbage or return them to the place of purchase.
There have been no reported incidents related to this recall.
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