Health Canada Issues Recall for PGST and GauTone Smoke Alarms Due to Failure Risk
Health Canada warns consumers that PGST and GauTone smoke alarms sold on AliExpress may fail to operate during a fire and lack required safety certifications.
What Happened
Health Canada has issued a consumer product advisory regarding PGST and GauTone photoelectric smoke alarms previously available for purchase on AliExpress. A sampling and evaluation program determined that these products may not meet Canada’s Residential Detectors Regulations. Specifically, the alarms do not bear a recognized Canadian certification mark, and it is unknown if they will effectively operate in the presence of smoke or fire, posing a potential fire hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves the following photoelectric smoke alarms:
- PGST Independent Smoke Detector Sensor Fire Alarm System: Identified by “S11D-EN” on the packaging and “Model PG-S11” on the product itself.
- GauTone Independent Smoke Alarm Fire Protection Smokehouse: Identified by “GT-441B-1” on the packaging and “Model PG-S11” on the product itself.
These products were distributed by the PGST Official Store (Shenzhen, China) and the GauTone Official Store (Guizhou, China). Manufacturers listed include PGST Co., Ltd, SZ PGST Co., Ltd, and Ling Hang Technology Co, Ltd.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected smoke alarms and dispose of them following municipal hazardous waste guidelines. Health Canada advises replacing these units with smoke alarms that feature a recognized Canadian certification mark. Consumers are also encouraged to report any health or safety incidents via the Consumer Product Incident Report Form on the Health Canada website.
Why This Matters
Smoke alarms are essential for alerting residents to fire incidents. Products without proper certification may fail to perform as expected, posing a severe safety risk to occupants who may not be alerted to a fire in their home.
Source
Source: Health Canada Official Notice