Parents Advised to Return Children’s Snowsuits in Canada Due to Mould Contamination

Outdoor Gear Company Recalls Children’s Snowsuits Over Mould Contamination

Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has issued a recall for certain children’s snowsuits due to potential mould contamination. The recall affects MEC’s Toaster and Toaster Bunting suits sold between August and December 2024.

Health Canada reported that a small number of these insulated, waterproof one-piece suits were found to contain mould, which can pose health risks, particularly for individuals with respiratory conditions, mould allergies, or lung damage.

As of February 11, MEC has received two reports of health-related concerns, though it has not confirmed whether they are directly linked to the mould contamination. The company sold approximately 3,200 snowsuits across Canada.

The Toaster suit, designed for children aged three to seven, was available in colours such as Salmonberry, Purple Orchid, Summit, Black POW, and Dark Forest Mountain Snow. The Toaster Bunting suit, made for infants aged six to 24 months, came in colours including Summit Winter Critters, Salmonberry, Wild Berry, and Earthen Gold.

Affected products can be identified by purchase order (PO) numbers 666483 and 666503, found on the product’s tag—located on the central back inside seam of the Toaster suits and the inside left hip of the Toaster Bunting suits.

MEC advises customers to stop using the recalled snowsuits immediately and return them to any MEC retail store for a refund or exchange.

For more details, visit MEC’s recall notice.