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Health Canada finds some USB chargers prone to shock and fire

Health Canada has found a number of uncertified USB chargers pose an “unacceptable risk of electric shock and fire.” These chargers are being recalled. Some of the chargers on the list have links to B.C.
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Health Canada finds some USB chargers prone to shock and fire. Image / Pixabay

Health Canada has found a number of uncertified USB chargers pose an “unacceptable risk of electric shock and fire.”

These chargers are being recalled.

Some of the chargers on the list have links to B.C.

Health Canada says the ROX USB Wall Charger - SM081 and the ROX Single USB Wall Charger - SM1672 were imported by Anex Select Imports, in Richmond, B.C.

The SMART 1A AC Wall Charger Model No.: 1402102 was found at a Chevron Town Pantry in B.C., according to the agency.

A complete list of the chargers can be found here.