Health Canada warns of safety hazards with several uncertified USB chargers.
Health Canada warns of safety hazards with several uncertified USB chargers
Affected products
There are a number of USB charger products that have been specified by Health Canada. Please read the full article here to find a list of all models that are affected.
Issue
As part of a planned national sampling and compliance project, Health Canada tested a number of uncertified USB chargers. Of these, a number of products were found to pose an unacceptable risk of electric shock and fire and are being recalled. Navigate here to see the table that is updated if and when new products are recalled.
Please make sure to go to http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66316a-eng.php and verify that your USB chargers have not been affected.
