'Immediately stop using': Power inverter recalled in Canada due to fire hazard
Canadian shoppers who own power inverters will want to check if theirs is part of a country-wide recall.
On Tuesday, Health Canada issued a consumer product recall for Craftsman V20 150W Power Inverter due to “fire hazard.”
“The Craftsman V20 150W Power Inverter does not meet requirements under the CSA Standard 107.1 Power Conversion Equipment and may produce inconsistent outputs, which poses a fire hazard,” reads the notice.
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The agency says that the recall involves the model number CMCB1150B.
“The product has a rectangular prism shape with dimensions of 8.13 x 7.62 x 11.68 cm,” explained Health Canada. “It is red and black and weighs 320 grams.
“It has three charging ports for Type-C, Type-A, and AC connections. It contains an LED flashlight at its front and is partially encased in a rubber moulding.”
Nearly 400 units of the affected Craftsman V20 150W Power Inverter were sold in Canada between April and November of this year.
As of Dec. 19, 2025, Craftsman has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
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Health Canada is advising anyone with one of the recalled Craftsman V20 150W Power Inverters to “immediately stop using” it and contact Stanley Black & Decker to arrange a return and a refund.
It is also alerting Canadian residents that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act forbids recalled products from being sold, redistributed, or given away in the country.
“Health Canada would like to remind consumers 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.”
For more information, Canadians can contact Stanley Black and Decker by telephone at 1-800-990-6421 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or through its website.
Canada has issued several other major recalls recently.
Health Canada issued an urgent recall for wireless earbuds due to burn and fire hazards.
A major recall was announced across Canada for meal delivery service products due to possible listeria.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) also issued a national recall for certain Pillsbury snacks due to possible E. coli O26 contamination.