Health Canada warns of potential safety hazards with some seasonal lights

Issue

Health Canada is warning consumers of defects with some seasonal lights that may pose potential safety risks. Health Canada initiated a national sampling and evaluation project to test seasonal lights due to a number of incident reports received by the department. Testing by Health Canada has shown hazards in several products including overheating, as well as the risk of fire and electric shock. The following products are affected. Health Canada will update this list if there are additional recalls or communications related to the seasonal lights sampling project.

What you should do

• Consumers who have any of the products identified should stop using these products immediately.
• Consumers should be aware of the potential risks associated with the use of the affected seasonal lights and keep checking the Healthy Canadians Recalls and Safety Alerts Database for additional recalls or alerts. Follow the directions in each notice as they may vary for each recall or alert.
• Always read and follow the warning labels on all products, including seasonal light products. For more information on Holiday Safety, visit the Healthy Canadians website.