QS Cyanoacrylate Adhesives Recall Over Labelling and Packaging Issues
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Health Canada has recalled QS branded cyanoacrylate adhesives due to improper labelling and lack of child-resistant packaging, which could lead to serious injury from unintended exposure.
The full picture behind this Health Canada recall
This notice was issued by Health Canada on May 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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Before acting, the primary agency source is available to check alongside this summary. Its related labels are recall, product-safety, health-canada, adhesives.
What Happened
Health Canada has recalled QS branded cyanoacrylate adhesives because they do not meet the child-resistant packaging and labelling requirements under the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001. This issue could result in unintended exposure to the products, potentially leading to serious illness or injury due to the adhesives' ability to bond skin instantly.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves two QS branded cyanoacrylate adhesives, with one product sold with an activator. These products were sold for consumer use from May 2025 to April 2026 in Canada, and an unknown number of units were affected. The recall does not apply to products sold for professional or industrial uses.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the point of sale to receive a refund. For more information, contact Québec Solutions Adhesives by telephone at 418-692-2045 Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM EST, or by email at quebecsolutionsadhesives@gmail.com.
Why This Matters
The lack of proper child-resistant packaging and labelling increases the risk of accidental exposure, which could cause serious injuries, particularly to children. This recall highlights the importance of adhering to safety standards to protect consumers.
Source
This recall information is from Health Canada. For more details, visit: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/qs-branded-cyanoacrylate-adhesives-and-activator-recalled-due-improper-labelling-and
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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