Consumer Product and Cosmetics Reports Received - Quarterly Data October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014

Quarterly Data October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014

Health Canada regularly reports on human health or safety concerns related to consumer products.

Between October 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 Health Canada received 363 reports.

Industry is required to submit reports when they become aware of an incident related to their consumer product, and consumers report to Health Canada on a voluntary basis.
Percentage of industry reports Percentage of consumer reports
56% 44%
Percentage of reports by category
Categories Percentage of reports received
Housewares 24%
Appliances 23%
Children’s Products 11%
Electronics 11%
Home & Automobile Maintenance 10%
Clothing, Textiles & Accessories 7%
Grooming Products & Accessories 6%
Sports, Recreation & Hobby 5%
Outdoor Living 3%
Top 5 product types based on number of reports received
Product types Number of reports received
Telephones & Accessories 23
Cosmetics 16
Ranges or Ovens* 14
Laundry Soaps or Detergents 10
Bicycles & Accessories 9 (tied)
Footwear 9 (tied)

Not every report Health Canada receives involves an injury. Over the time period, injuries, including deaths, were reported in 41% of reports received.

Between October 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 Health Canada received 148 reports that included an injury.

Top 3 Injury Types
Injury Types Number of reports received
Cut 42
Irritation Allergic Reaction 27
Burns 17

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