Health Canada has issued a recall for a windshield washer fluid product sold across the country due to safety concerns related to packaging and labelling requirements.
The recall involves Elixir -40°C windshield washer fluid, which authorities say does not comply with Canadian regulations requiring child-resistant packaging and proper product labelling.
According to the recall notice published on March 4, the absence of child-resistant packaging poses a potential safety risk.
“The lack of child-resistant packaging presents a risk of unintentional exposure, which could lead to serious illness or injury, including death,” the notice states.
Officials say approximately 2,944 units of the product were sold in Canada between November 2025 and January 2026.
Despite the safety concerns, Health Canada confirmed that no injuries or incidents had been reported as of Feb. 25.
Product Details
- Product name: Elixir -40°C Windshield Washer Fluid
- UPC: 1 234567 890128
- Units sold: About 2,944 in Canada
- Issue: Lack of child-resistant packaging and improper labelling
Consumers who purchased the product are advised to stop using it immediately and dispose of it according to their local municipal hazardous waste guidelines.
Health Canada encourages Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to consumer products by submitting a report through its online consumer product incident reporting system.
The agency regularly publishes recall notices to alert Canadians to potentially dangerous products and ensure consumer safety.