Portable Clip-On Rechargeable Mini Fan Recall Due to Fire Hazard
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CTG Brands Inc. is recalling 807 units of the Portable Clip-On Rechargeable Mini Fan sold in Canada due to a potential fire hazard from the unsealed battery compartment.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 12, 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.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
The recalled fan has a battery compartment that is not sealed or labelled with clear polarity markings which could lead the consumer to insert a battery in reverse polarity, posing a potential fire hazard. As of July 26, 2026, the company has received 1 report of an incident and no reports of injury in Canada.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves the Portable Clip-On Rechargeable Mini Fan, SKU 49901 and UPC 062823499010. The fan is rechargeable by USB charging cable. The battery compartment is not intended to be opened or the battery to be replaced by consumers. The company reported that 807 units of the affected products were sold in Canada from October 2025 to June 2026. The products were manufactured in China by Lin Bros Metals & Electronics Ltd. and imported by CTG Brands Inc. of Vaughan, Ontario.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to CTG Brands Inc. for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact CTG Brands Inc. by telephone at 1-888-781-8882, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday, or visit the company website.
Why This Matters
The recall addresses a potential fire hazard associated with the battery compartment design in 807 units sold across Canada.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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