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Epoch Times
12-05-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
Radon Detectors Sold on Amazon Recalled for Incorrect Readings: Health Canada
Health Canada has issued a recall for two types of radon detectors sold in Canada via citing defects in the devices. The Boyd Gresham 'Toolhome' Radon Detector and the Funny Kitchen Home Radon Detector may pose a risk to human health because they do not accurately measure radon levels, the May 7 Radon is invisible, tasteless, and odourless and long-term exposure has been considered the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada, Health Canada said. When it is released outdoors it does not pose a health risk, the agency said, however, 'in enclosed spaces, like homes, it can accumulate to high levels and become a risk to the health of you and your family.' The organization's Radiation Protection Bureau has tested the devices and found the 'products measure inaccurate radon levels and likely pose a danger to human health or safety,' the federal agency said. reported 46 units of the Funny Kitchen Home Radon Detector were sold in Canada between November 2021 to July 2024. Two purchases of the Boyd Gresham 'Toolhome' Radon Detector were made in June 2024, Health Canada said. However, the health agency said the devices could also have been sold online elsewhere. Related Stories 5/1/2025 5/6/2025 The devices are battery-powered and were advertised for long- and short-term home radon monitoring. Customers who purchased the devices have been advised to stop using them immediately and dispose of them in accordance with municipal electronic waste requirements. The items have been removed from the website and Health Canada said it has been contacting sellers of the products. Both devices were manufactured in China. Health Canada recommends customers only purchase radon detectors that have passed performance testing by the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP), the Canadian radon certification program recognized by Health Canada. The recall follows a Health Canada said testing of that device also found it to be ineffective in providing an accurate measurement of radon. The detector was described as a black device with 'Radon Detector' below the LED screen. It was said to have been sold exclusively on with the ASIN # B0BXSKZJZG. Nine devices were sold between June 2024 to December 2024 and there was no reports of injuries or incidents with that device as of April 23, according to the health agency.
Global News
09-05-2025
- Health
- Global News
Recall issued over ineffective radon detectors sold online: Health Canada
Some radon gas detectors sold on Amazon may not accurately measure gas levels, potentially putting users at risk, Health Canada has warned. On Wednesday, Health Canada issued a recall for radon gas detectors sold online, including the Boyd Gresham 'Toolhome' Radon Detector and the Funny Kitchen Home Radon Detector. The health agency said its Radiation Protection Bureau tested these devices and found they measured 'inaccurate radon levels and likely pose a danger to human health or safety.' The products are battery-powered radon meters advertised for long-term and short-term home monitoring. All products were sold on Amazon, but Health Canada said they may have been sold on other websites, too. For more information on the products, click here. If you have these radon detectors at home, Health Canada recommends you stop using them immediately and dispose of them according to your local electronic waste guidelines. Story continues below advertisement Amazon has reported that 46 units of the Funny Kitchen Home Radon Detector were sold in Canada from November 2021 to July 2024, and two units of the Boyd Gresham 'Toolhome' Radon Detector were sold in June 2024. Health Canada Images of the recalled radon detectors. Health Canada So far, no incidents or injuries related to these products have been reported to Health Canada. And they have been removed from sale online. Story continues below advertisement Radon is a radioactive gas that forms when uranium breaks down in soil and rock. It's invisible, odourless and tasteless. While it's harmless when released in the outdoor air, it can build up to dangerous levels in closed spaces, like homes. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy And long-term exposure to the gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada, right after smoking. Although you cannot see, smell or taste radon, it can easily be measured with a detector. However, Canadians should only purchase electronic radon monitors that have passed performance testing by the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program, the Canadian radon certification program recognized by Health Canada.
