Product Recall Warnings in Canada
Product Recall Warnings for Canada (Northern America) come from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Public Safety Canada, Earthquakes Canada (Natural Resources Canada). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Ottawa.
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At a glance
- countryCanada · North America
- reference cityOttawa (45.42, -75.7)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- risk profilestorm, flood, cold, heat, drought, wildfire, earthquake, tsunami, landslide, avalanche, radiation
What counts as a product recall warnings
Product recalls are issued when a consumer product presents a safety risk: a choking hazard, a battery fire, an electric shock, a chemical or a mechanical failure. Recalls are published by market surveillance authorities and by manufacturers, and they list the exact model, batch or serial range so a product can be checked against them.
Who issues product recall warnings in Canada
- meteoEnvironment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- civilPublic Safety Canada
- seismicEarthquakes Canada (Natural Resources Canada)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Canada
- Check the model, batch and serial number against the official recall notice.
- Stop using the product and follow the stated remedy - repair, replacement or refund.
- Report incidents to the national market surveillance authority.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Canada: openFDA, EU Safety Gate (RAPEX), CPSC, national market surveillance authorities. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues product recall warnings in Canada?
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Public Safety Canada, Earthquakes Canada (Natural Resources Canada). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Canada?
The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live product recall warnings for Canada?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Ottawa from openFDA, EU Safety Gate (RAPEX), CPSC, national market surveillance authorities. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Canada
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- Drought Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-13. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.