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40,000 YETI coolers recalled over ingestion hazard

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If you’re using a YETI cooler, you may want to check for missing magnets.

Last week, Health Canada issued a product recall for three of the U.S. company’s soft-sided coolers and one soft-sided gear case after a report that the magnets used to seal the products’ main compartments were failing and detaching from the lining. The magnets pose “a potential risk of serious injury or death if ingested,” Health Canada said in its recall.

Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler
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The affected products include the Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler, the Hopper M30 Soft Coolers, and the SideKick Dry Gear Case/Pouch. According to the government agency, over 40,000 of the recalled products were sold in Canada between March 2018 and January 2023. As of March, there’s been one report of the magnets failing and no ingestion incidents. In the U.S., however, YETI sold 1.5 million units of the recalled products and has reported 1,399 instances of the magnets failing but no ingestion incidents.

If you purchased one of these products, Health Canada advises that you immediately stop using it and contact YETI to coordinate the return of the product. To compensate those affected, YETI is offering a suggested replacement product of equal or greater value than the recalled product or a full refund in the form of a YETI gift card.

SideKick Dry Gear Case
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The suggested replacement products include the Tundra 45 Hard Cooler in exchange for the Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler, the Hopper Flip 18 Soft Cooler in exchange for the Hopper M30 1.0 Soft Cooler, the Tundra 65 Hard Cooler in exchange for the Hopper M30 2.0 Soft Cooler, and either the Daytrip Lunch Box or Daytrip Lunch Bag in exchange for the SideKick Dry Gear Case/Pouch.

To find out more about returning a recalled product, you can call YETI at 1-833-444-3151, email the company at productrecall@yeti.com, or submit a claim through its product recall page.

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Polaris issues snowmobile recall due to fuel tanks catching fire

The Indy 120 is just one of the snowmobile models that has been recalled by Polaris. Photo by Polaris

You may want to double-check your snowmobile’s fuel levels before heading out this weekend.

Off-road vehicle manufacturer, Polaris, issued a recall for several of its snowmobile models after discovering that operating the vehicle with a low fuel level after long-term storage could cause the fuel tank to explode and the snowmobile to catch fire.

“[It] could create an increased risk of an electrostatic discharge (spark) inside the fuel tank. If this happens, vapours may be ignited inside the fuel tank, and the tank could rupture,” the company said in the recall announcement.

In Canada, 60,904 snowmobile units are affected by this recall, including the 2019-2023 models of the Indy snowmobile, the 2016-2023 models of the RMK snowmobile, the 2013-2019 models of the Rush snowmobile, the 2016-2023 models of the SKS snowmobile, the 2013-2023 models of the Switchback snowmobile, the 2018-2021 models of the Titan snowmobile, and the 2018-2023 models of the Voyageur snowmobile.

The company issued a similar recall in the U.S. last November for its Matryx, Axys, and Pro-Ride snowmobiles. In that instance, there were 30 reports of fuel tank ruptures, including 16 fires and one injury.

If you own one of the affected models, Polaris said you should immediately stop using the snowmobile and not attempt any repairs yourself. Instead, contact Polaris to schedule a free repair at an authorized Polaris dealer.

If you need to start the vehicle to get it onto a trailer to transport it to a dealer, Polaris said you should ensure the fuel tank is full. If it’s not full, fill it up with fresh gasoline.

To schedule a repair, you can contact Polaris at 1-800-765-2747.

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Health Canada issues major recall on DeWalt saws after multiple injuries

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Health Canada has issued a recall on DeWalt 12-inch sliding compound mitre saws after receiving multiple reports of the saw causing laceration injuries in both Canada and the U.S.

If struck, the saw’s plastic rear guard assembly can break or shatter, exposing the blade and posing a laceration hazard, says Health Canada.

The saws are yellow with black accents and have a model number located on the saw’s nameplate. The affected saws include model numbers DHS790AB, DHS790AT2, DWS779, DWS780, DWS780LST, DWS780RST, and DWS780WS sold between April 2019 and May 2022.

Excluded from the recall are DeWalt 12-inch sliding compound mitre saws marked with a green dot on the carton near the UPC code or on the nameplate, as well as saws marked with a black dot on the arm adjacent to the rear guard.

Recalled Saw
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According to Health Canada, DeWalt sold 118,583 of the saws in Canada and 1,364,340 in the U.S. As of June 13, the company had received 571 incident reports of the rear guard assembly breaking or detaching, including one report of a laceration injury in Canada and eight reports of laceration injuries in the U.S.

“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Stanley Black & Decker Canada Corporation for a replacement rear guard assembly kit, or go to a DeWalt Service Center for a free repair,” said Health Canada.

For more information on the recall, consumers can contact Stanley Black & Decker Canada by telephone at 1-800-990-6421 or online at https://www.dewalt.ca/miter-saw-recall.

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Three urgent product recalls issued for Canadian Tire, Home Depot, and Best Buy

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A number of big-brand stores in Canada, including Best Buy, Canadian Tire, and Home Depot, have been hit with product recalls as Health Canada urges consumers to stop using certain items immediately.

Canadian Tire issued a recall, asking consumers to return any 043-5120 Mastercraft 7500W/240V Electric Utility Workshop/Garage Heaters w/Remote Control and Thermostat, Black, purchased from its stores. Similar to the Insignia air fryers, Canadian Tire said in its recall notice that the workshop/garage heater runs the risk of overheating, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Mastercraft Workshop/Garage Heater
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The Canadian Tire recall is batch-related, meaning it only affects Mastercraft workshop/garage heaters with the date codes: 08/2020, 09/2020, and 12/2020. You can find the date code on the Intertek sticker pasted on the product.

If you purchased an affected workshop/garage heater, you can return it to your local Canadian Tire store for an exchange or a refund. If you have any other questions, you can reach out to Canadian Tire’s customer relations at 1-800-387-8803.

Health Canada issued a recall for a 12/2 NMD90 75M Romex SIMpull cable (yellow), model number 47175576, sold at Home Depot. The recall affects cable batch numbers 616295, 616296, 616297, 616298 and 616301 with a time stamp between 12:41 and 18:02. You can find the time stamp printed directly on the cable.

Romex Yellow Electrical Cable
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The reason for the recall is that the yellow electrical cable’s neutral wire is a 14-gauge wire rather than a 12-gauge wire, as specified on the product’s stamp. This could impair the cable’s performance and prevent it from meeting safety codes and standards, said Health Canada in its recall notice.

Home Depot has sold approximately 1,734 spools of the cable in Canada, with all of the affected product sold between October 19, 2021, and October 29, 2021. As of April 8, Home Depot had not received any reports of incidents or injuries caused by the cable.

If you purchased a spool of the affected cable, Health Canada advises that you immediately stop using the product. If you have any questions about the cable, you can contact Southwire Canada’s toll-free support line at 1-833-408-0463, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST.

Health Canada also issued a recall for Insignia Digital Air Fryers, Insignia Analog Air Fryers, and Insignia Digital Air Fryer Ovens sold at Best Buy and through Amazon and Ebay. The affected products include model numbers: NS-AF32MBK9-C, NS-AF53MSS0-C, NS-AF55DBK9-C, NS-AF50MBK9-C, NS-AFO6DSS1-C, and NS-AF50DBK0-C.

Insignia Air Fryer Oven
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“The product can overheat, posing a potential burn and fire hazard,” Health Canada said in its recall notice. Between November 2018 and April 2022, Best Buy sold approximately 138,570 units of the affected air fryers and air fryer ovens in Canada and 634,522 in the U.S.

As of March 25, the company had received 36 incident reports in Canada regarding the affected products, including one report of minor injury and 68 incident reports in the U.S., including one report of minor injury.

If you purchased a recalled air fryer or air fryer oven from Best Buy, Health Canada advises that you immediately stop using the product and arrange to return the air fryer by registering online on Best Buy’s website or calling 1-877-650-5411 any time between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

Consumers will receive an in-store credit at Best Buy equivalent to the cost of the air fryer product. Returns don’t require a purchase receipt, but Best Buy asks that you arrange the return through its website or over the phone instead of bringing the product into a store.

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Manufacturing issue prompts recall of winter tires

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Canadian Tire has issued a recall on MotoMaster Eliminator X-Trail AT Tires, model numbers 202-2097 and 202-2098.

In the announcement, the retail company stated that some of the tires sold were missing the 3PMS symbol from the tire’s sidewall, due to a manufacturing issue. 3PMS stands for three-peak mountain snowflake. The symbol is a six-pointed snowflake within a three-peak mountain, typically found beneath the tire’s X-Trail lettering.

MotoMaster Eliminator X-Trail AT Tire
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The 3PMS symbol indicates that the tire has been tested for acceleration on medium-packed snow. Despite missing the symbol, Canadian Tire emphasized this is a non-safety-related recall, meaning the tires have been properly tested and meet Transport Canada requirements.

MotoMaster Eliminator X-Trail AT Tire
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If you did purchase one of these tires, the company asks “that you return it to the store of purchase for a tire inspection. If the check verifies that this recall impacts you, the dealer will replace your tires with the same tire at no cost to you.”

The free replacement is available to customers until May 13.

If you have any further questions, you can reach out to Canadian Tire’s customer relations at 1-800-387-8803.

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