Consumers Advised to Dispose of Sabre Glue Guns
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 07/23/13 -- The issue:
Health Canada is advising consumers that the Sabre Glue Gun may pose a safety hazard to users (e.g. burn, shock). The product has not been evaluated for safety against any Canadian standards and bears an unauthorized cUL (Canadian Underwriters Laboratories Inc.) certification mark. Approximately 2,000 of these affected glue guns were sold at Dollarama stores across Canada in 2012.
Who is affected:
Consumers who have purchased the Sabre Glue Gun.
What consumers should do(i)
- Consumers should immediately stop using the Sabre Glue Gun and dispose of it following municipal waste guidelines.
What Health Canada is doing:
Health Canada is advising Canadians regarding the sale of this unauthorized product as the importer responsible for the product, Glazers Inc., is no longer in business.
Products recalled/affected:
Sabre brand glue guns with model number WR-D11 and an electrical rating of 110V/60Hz/10W. A UL file number E343639 appears on the label affixed to the glue gun, and on the bottom-left corner of the package insert.
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For more information:
Consumers and health professionals wanting more information about this advisory from Health Canada can contact the Public Enquiries Line at 613-957-2991, or toll free at 1-866-225-0709.
Media enquiries related to this Advisory should be directed to Health Canada Media Relations at 613-957-2983.
How to report problems with consumer products:
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of a consumer product or cosmetic. is now available on the Department's website.
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Contacts:
Media Enquiries:
Health Canada
613-957-2983
Public Enquiries:
613-957-2991
1-866-225-0709
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Datum: 23.07.2013 - 12:00 Uhr
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