Health Canada warns that various Radon Gas Detectors sold on Amazon.ca may pose ...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Chemical hazard
Product Description & Identification
Consumers who have these affected products should immediately stop using them and dispose of them in accordance with municipal electronic waste requirements. Consumers should only purchase electronic radon monitors that have passed performance testing by the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP), the Canadian radon certification program recognized by Health Canada. Health Canada provides guidance for measuring radon in homes: Guide for radon measurements in homes - Canada.ca. To learn about ways to measure the radon gas level in their home with an approved radon detector and how to reduce the radon level if it is high, consumers should visit the following website: Take Action on radon. Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of these products or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. Related linksBuying consumer products onlineOnline consumer product guidesRadiation and your healthTake Action on RadonStay connected with Health Canada and receive the latest advisories and product recalls using social media tools.
Affected Products
Various Radon Gas Detectors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 77383 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/health-canada-warns-various-radon-gas-detectors-sold-amazonca-may-pose-health-and |
| Issue | Chemical hazard |
| Title | Health Canada warns that various Radon Gas Detectors sold on Amazon.ca may pose a health and safety risk due to inaccurate detection of radon levels |
| Product | Various Radon Gas Detectors |
| Archived | 0 |
| Category | Other |
| Last updated | 2025-05-07 |
| Organization | Consumer product safety |
| What you should do | Consumers who have these affected products should immediately stop using them and dispose of them in accordance with municipal electronic waste requirements. Consumers should only purchase electronic radon monitors that have passed performance testing by the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP), the Canadian radon certification program recognized by Health Canada. Health Canada provides guidance for measuring radon in homes: Guide for radon measurements in homes - Canada.ca. To learn about ways to measure the radon gas level in their home with an approved radon detector and how to reduce the radon level if it is high, consumers should visit the following website: Take Action on radon. Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of these products or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. Related linksBuying consumer products onlineOnline consumer product guidesRadiation and your healthTake Action on RadonStay connected with Health Canada and receive the latest advisories and product recalls using social media tools. |