Stay safe when buying health products online
CanadaStay safe when buying health products online
Recalling Firm: Communications and Public Affairs Branch
Motif du rappel / Danger
TranslatedProduct safety - Unauthorized product
Description du produit & Identification
TranslatedRead the information Health Canada has posted on the dangers of buying drugs, natural health products or medical devices online.Look for health products that have been authorized by Health Canada. Authorized health products have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM). Consumers can also check whether products have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database, Licensed Natural Health Products Database or Medical Devices Active Licence Listing.Avoid buying health products from questionable or untrustworthy websites. Find out more about choosing a safe online pharmacy. If you have questions about whether an online pharmacy is legitimate, contact the pharmacy regulatory authority in your province or territory.Talk to a health care professional, such as a doctor or pharmacist, if you have questions or concerns about a health product.Check Health Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts database for advisories on illegal health products that have been found on the Canadian market.Report adverse events or complaints involving drugs, natural health products or medical devices, including illegal health products, to Health Canada.Related linksBuying drugs onlineChoosing a safe online pharmacyCounterfeit prescription drugsRisks of buying natural health products onlineBuying medical devices from the internetBuying safe sexual enhancement productsSafe use of bodybuilding productsAdulteration of natural health productsThe safe use of health products for weight loss
Produits concernés
TranslatedUnauthorized health products, including drugs, natural health products and medical devices, sold online
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 82041 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/stay-safe-when-buying-health-products-online |
| Issue | Product safety - Unauthorized product |
| Title | Stay safe when buying health products online |
| Product | Unauthorized health products, including drugs, natural health products and medical devices, sold online |
| Archived | 0 |
| Category | Drugs - Natural health products - Medical devices |
| Last updated | 2026-05-07 |
| Organization | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| What you should do | Read the information Health Canada has posted on the dangers of buying drugs, natural health products or medical devices online.Look for health products that have been authorized by Health Canada. Authorized health products have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM). Consumers can also check whether products have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database, Licensed Natural Health Products Database or Medical Devices Active Licence Listing.Avoid buying health products from questionable or untrustworthy websites. Find out more about choosing a safe online pharmacy. If you have questions about whether an online pharmacy is legitimate, contact the pharmacy regulatory authority in your province or territory.Talk to a health care professional, such as a doctor or pharmacist, if you have questions or concerns about a health product.Check Health Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts database for advisories on illegal health products that have been found on the Canadian market.Report adverse events or complaints involving drugs, natural health products or medical devices, including illegal health products, to Health Canada.Related linksBuying drugs onlineChoosing a safe online pharmacyCounterfeit prescription drugsRisks of buying natural health products onlineBuying medical devices from the internetBuying safe sexual enhancement productsSafe use of bodybuilding productsAdulteration of natural health productsThe safe use of health products for weight loss |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (Health Canada).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Stay safe when buying health products online?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (Health Canada). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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