SWIX Nordic Easy Glide Liquid Glide Wax Recall
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Health Canada has recalled SWIX Nordic Easy Glide liquid glide wax due to improper labelling that fails to classify it as very flammable and lacks required child-resistant packaging, posing a risk of serious injury.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on April 14, 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
The recalled SWIX Nordic Easy Glide liquid glide wax does not meet labelling requirements under the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001. It was initially labelled as FLAMMABLE but is actually classified as VERY FLAMMABLE and does not include mandatory information for this category, with the lack of child-resistant packaging presenting a risk of unintentional exposure that could lead to serious illness or injury.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves SWIX brand Nordic Easy Glide liquid glide wax, sold in 150 mL aerosol containers with UPC: 7045951523188 and style: SWN4S. A total of 3,933 units were sold in Canada from September 2022 to November 2025. The products were manufactured in Norway and distributed by Lanctôt Ltée in Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Lanctot Sports to obtain a replacement label. For more information, contact Lanctot Sports by phone at 1-800-361-5045 #1703, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, or by email at returns.east@lanctotsports.com. Note that recalled products cannot be redistributed, sold, or given away in Canada, and any health or safety incidents should be reported to Health Canada using the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Why This Matters
The improper labelling and lack of child-resistant packaging could result in unintentional exposure to a very flammable substance, potentially leading to serious illness or injury, highlighting the importance of accurate product safety standards in consumer goods.
Source
This recall information is from Health Canada, available at: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/nordic-easy-glide-liquid-glide-wax-recalled-due-inappropriate-labelling
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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