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Several smoke alarms sold in Canada are being pulled from the market after concerns that they may not work in an emergency.
Credit: Health Canada
Health Canada issued the recall Friday, covering three different products made in China that do not meet Canadian safety standards.
The Ariza Independent Smoke Alarm, model S100B-CR, was sold in Canada between September 2024 and March 2026, with approximately 679 units reaching households across the country.
Dual Function smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, model WJ-SC05, had 321 units sold from October 2025 to March 2026. Wolf Shield Optical Smoke Alarm, distributed by FactoryDirectSmartLiving saw 288 units sold between December 2024 and February 2026.
The products lack a recognized Canadian certification mark, raising concerns that they may not reliably detect smoke or carbon monoxide. That means they could fail to alert people during a fire or similar emergency.
So far, no injuries or incidents have been reported.
Consumers are being told to stop using the alarms immediately and dispose of them following local hazardous waste rules. They should be replaced with properly certified devices.
Health Canada also notes that recalled products cannot be resold or given away and encourages people to report any safety concerns through its consumer incident reporting system.
