Summary
- Product: Merkury 4-Port Charger with Wireless Pad
- Issue: The wireless pad could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- What to do: Immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to Canadian Tire for an exchange or refund.
Affected products
Merkury 4-Port Charger with Wireless Pad
Product description
This recall involves the Merkury 4-Port Charger with Wireless Pad with Product Number 399-3581 and Model Number MIC-QISC2. The model number can be found on the back of the unit.
Hazard identified
The recalled wireless pads can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
As of September 2, 2020, the company has received 5 reports of incidents where the wireless charger overheated in Canada. No injuries have been reported.
Number sold
The company reported that 5,100 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from June, 2018 to July 2020.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
RetailerCanadian Tire Corporation, Ltd.
Toronto
Ontario
CANADAManufacturerMerkury Innovations
Delta
British Columbia
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected products and return them to any Canadian Tire Store for an exchange or refund. Proof of purchase is not required.
For more information, consumers may contact Canadian Tire Company by telephone at 1-800-387-8803 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST and on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.