Product Recalls: Heaters, Griddles, Sausages, and Bread Pulled from Ontario Stores

Ontario Residents Urged to Check for Recalled Products Posing Fire and Safety Risks

Ontario residents are encouraged to inspect their homes for recently recalled products, which may present serious health and safety risks, including fire hazards and allergen exposure.

Recalled Items:

1. GoveeLife and Govee Smart Electric Space Heaters
Various models are affected, including H7130 (and H7130101), H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134, and H7135. These heaters, sold in black and white and sized between 9 and 26 inches, have model numbers on the manufacturer’s label beneath each unit. They were sold mainly through Amazon.ca between October 2021 and May 2024, with 48,584 units sold in Canada and 512,500 units in the U.S.

• Risk: Overheating, posing fire and burn hazards.
• Action: Immediately stop using the heaters and register at recall.goveelife.com/heater-recall for a refund.
• Reported Incidents: Seven cases of overheating in Canada (no injuries) and 106 in the U.S., including one minor burn.

2. Wolf Dual Fuel Range with Infrared Griddle
This recall covers multiple models and configurations of Wolf Dual Fuel Ranges equipped with infrared griddles, sold in Canada (1,399 units) and the U.S. (44,000 units) between August 2020 and September 2024. Affected models include the 60″, 48″, and 36″ ranges, with the model and serial numbers located on the rating plate beneath the oven top.

• Risk: Liquid spills on certain components may cause a short circuit, potentially leading to unintended griddle activation, posing a fire and burn risk.
• Action: Stop using the recalled ranges and contact Wolf Appliance for a free in-home repair.
• Reported Incidents: Three reports in Canada and 33 in the U.S., with no injuries.

Residents are advised to discontinue use of the recalled items immediately and follow the outlined procedures to ensure safety.

 

Bread Recall Alert: Potential Metal Contamination in Multiple Brands

Several brands of bread, including Compliments, Dempster’s, Pom, Harvest Gold, and Sunshine, are being recalled due to potential metal contamination. Customers are urged to check specific UPC codes and batch numbers.

Affected Products Include:

• Compliments 12-Grain Bread
  • UPC: 0 55742 57465 4
  • Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 09 2309
• Compliments Ancient Grain Bread
  • UPC: 0 55742 57466 1
  • Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 09 2309
• Dempster’s Breads (Various Types and Sizes)
  • Thin Sandwich 100% Whole Wheat, 100% Whole Wheat, Honey & Oatmeal 100% Whole Grain, Signature Everything White, White, Ancient Grains with Quinoa, Multigrain, 12 Grain, Texas Toast White Sandwich, Thin Sandwich White, Texas Toast 100% Whole Wheat, Smooth Multigrain.
  • Affected Codes and UPCs vary by type.
• Harvest Gold White and 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
  • UPCs: 0 61009 09135 2, 0 61009 09136 9
  • Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 06 2309
• Pom Breads (Signature Everything White, Ultra-moelleux White and 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich)
  • Affected Codes and UPCs vary by type.
• Sunshine 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
  • UPC: 0 68721 00020 4
  • Codes: NO 05 2309, NO 06 2309

Health Risk:
Potential metal fragments pose a health hazard. There have been no reported injuries associated with these products.

 

Johnsonville Smoked Beef Sausages and Smoked Beef Cheddar Cheese Sausages Recall

This recall affects Johnsonville Pure Beef Smoked Sausages and Pure Beef Cheddar Cheese Smoked Sausages, sold in 375 g packages with the following UPCs:

• Pure Beef Smoked Sausages: UPC 0 77782 00182 2
• Pure Beef Cheddar Cheese Smoked Sausages: UPC 0 77782 00183 9

The affected products have incorrect best-before dates, posing a potential food safety risk.

Health Risk: Potential health hazard due to inaccurate date labeling.

What You Should Do: Do not consume these products. Discard them in the garbage or return them to the store where purchased for a refund.