Air Liquide Canada Recalls OXYGEN 100% Gas Cylinders
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Health Canada recalls specific lots of OXYGEN 100% gas cylinders after industrial grade oxygen was delivered instead of medical grade to a customer.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 8, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Gas cylinders containing industrial grade oxygen were delivered instead of medical grade oxygen to a customer.
Which Products Are Affected
- Brand: Air Liquide Canada Inc.
- Product Name: OXYGEN 100%
- DIN: 00572810
- Dosage Form: Gas
- Strength: 100%
- Lot Numbers: 10250_386_2026197_089, 10250_386_2026198_028
- Depth of recall: Healthcare Establishments
What You Should Do
Consult your healthcare provider for any health concerns. Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall. Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
Why This Matters
Delivery of industrial grade oxygen instead of medical grade to healthcare establishments poses a potential risk to patients relying on medical oxygen.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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