Health Canada recalls: Heaters, batteries, and antacids pulled from major retailers
New safety notices target items sold at Costco, Walmart, and Amazon due to fire, burn, and contamination risks.
By Lucas Collins ·
Health Canada issued a series of new recall notices on Saturday, targeting household items sold at major Canadian retailers. The directives cover space heaters, power banks, battery packs, antacid tablets, and children's clothing. The agency cited fire, burn, and ingestion risks for the affected products.
Among the most widely sold items are Dreo portable oscillating ceramic space heaters. The black units, measuring 29 centimeters wide by 33 centimeters tall, were manufactured in Vietnam between April 2025 and January 2026. The recall covers models with the number DR-HSH015. A total of 36,288 units were sold in Canada through Costco and Amazon from September 2025 to August 2026. An additional 338,800 units were sold in the United States. Consumers are told to stop using the heaters immediately and contact Dreo for a free replacement.
Bose Corporation is recalling S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ system battery packs. These lithium-ion rechargeable packs are designed for exclusive use in Bose portable Bluetooth speaker systems. The affected units have serial numbers beginning with one of six specific codes, including 083723 and 078591. The company reported that 35,399 units were sold in Canada, with the rest sold in the United States. The recall notice states that 634,759 units were sold in the United States. Buyers can contact Bose Corporation to obtain a replacement battery pack.
Newdery power banks with the model number ZHX-PB22 are also subject to recall. These units feature a clear plastic front shell showing a black interior and two yellow cables. The agency identified a fire hazard associated with potentially damaging operating conditions. A total of 962 units were sold on Amazon.ca in Canada between June 2024 and November 2024. Customers who purchased the devices have been refunded through Amazon.ca, though those with questions may contact Newdery directly.
Clothing items also appear on the recall list. Shein is recalling Bibihou Mermaid Princess dresses. The 100 percent polyester garments come in blue, green, and purple. The recall is due to a flammability risk. Consumers are instructed to stop using the dresses and discard them in a way that prevents further use. Shein will provide a refund upon contact.
Walmart and Amazon are selling Equate Ultra Strength Antacid Assorted Fruits tablets. The chewable tablets have a strength of 1,000 milligrams and carry the lot number 1716089. Health Canada noted that the tablets may contain metal fragments, specifically stainless steel shavings. Consumers are advised to talk to a health-care provider before stopping use of the product or for any health concerns.
Other recalled items include a Baby Brezza SuperFast Sterilizer Dryer, which poses a burn and fire risk. Six thousand and one units were sold in Canada through Amazon, Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls. Bose battery packs and Newdery power banks share the same recall period as the space heaters in some cases, though the Baby Brezza units were sold between September 2023 and November 2026. Consumers can report incidents by filling out a consumer product incident report form.
