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Health Canada Electronics

Air Steward Portable Radon Monitor recalled due to Inaccurate Radon Detection

Issued September 13, 2022
Issue
This device may report a low value regardless of the actual radon level, with errors greater than 90%. This false reading misleads Canadians who are trying to assess whether or not their homes exceeds the national guidelines for radon. This may lead to continued exposure to radon and possible adverse health consequences. Consumers should refer to the following website to learn about ways to detect radon with an approved test kit and ways to reduce radon in their home: Take Action on Radon . As of August 23, 2022, the company has received no reports of radon related injuries in Canada.
Hazard description
Chemical hazard
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radon monitoring device and dispose of it in accordance with the applicable transportation and waste requirements for electronic products. Consumers should measure radon in their home with other accurate device or seek professional service. Consumers should only purchase radon test kits that are approved/certified by the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP), a Canadian radon certification program operated by the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists & Technologists (CARST) with oversight by Health Canada. For more information, consumers can contact Air Ae Steward or EcommerceTech OU by email at airaesteward@gmail.com . Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form . This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website . You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Product
Product name
Air Steward Portable Radon Monitor
Reference
ID
RA-64544