CanadaRotass Nitrous Oxide Chargers sold as “Whipped cream charger” (gas) in Canada are affected; these products have no market authorization (DIN) and were sold for inhalation without authorization. Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes; seek immediate medical attention if you used nitrous oxide and experienced side effects, contact Poison Centre 1‑844‑POISON‑X (in Quebec 1‑800‑463‑5060) or your local poison centre, and report health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
What's being recalled
Depth of recall: Retailers
Companies: Polar Imports Canada., #107-11055 50 St SE,, Calgary, AB,, T2C 3E5.
How to identify it
Brand: Rotass; Product Name: Whipped cream charger; Market Authorization: No market authorization; Dosage Form: Gas
The hazard
The affected products are sold for inhalation without market authorization (DIN) in Canada.
What to do
Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes.
Seek immediate medical attention from a health care professional (physician, nurse, pharmacist, Canadian Poison Centre) if you have used nitrous oxide recreationally or for medical purposes and have experienced any side effects.
For Poison Centre access you can contact 1-844 POISON-X, in Quebec 1-800-463-5060, or contact your local poison centre directly. Health Canada has also published information about stopping substance use.
Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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