Canada
Portable Clip-On Rechargeable Mini Fan (SKU 49901, UPC 062823499010), a USB‑rechargeable clip‑on fan whose battery compartment is not intended to be opened, is affected. It was recalled because the battery compartment is not sealed or labelled with clear polarity markings, which could allow a battery to be inserted in reverse and pose a fire hazard; consumers should stop using the fan immediately and return it to CTG Brands Inc. for a refund.
What's being recalled
Number sold: The company reported that 807 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from October 2025 to June 2026.
Place of origin: Manufactured in China
Companies: Importer: CTG Brands Inc., Vaughan, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer: Lin Bros Metals & Electronics Ltd., Guangdong, China.
How to identify it
This recall involves the Portable Clip-On Rechargeable Mini Fan, SKU 49901 and UPC 062823499010. The fan is rechargeable by USB charging cable. The battery compartment is not intended to be opened or the battery to be replaced by consumers.
The hazard
The recalled fan has a battery compartment that is not sealed or labelled with clear polarity markings which could lead the consumer to insert a battery in reverse polarity, posing a potential fire hazard.
As of July 26, 2026, the company has received 1 report of an incident and no reports of injury in Canada.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to CTG Brands Inc. for a refund.
For more information, consumers can contact CTG Brands Inc. by telephone at 1-888-781-8882, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday, or visit the company website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
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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