Consumer product recall

Electrical Devices GFCI Safety Outlet sold at Home Hardware recalled due to fire hazard

Brand(s)
Electrical Devices
Last updated

Summary

Product
Electrical Devices GFCI Safety Outlet sold at Home Hardware
Issue
Consumer products - Fire hazard
What to do

Immediately stop using the recalled products, contact Unison Ridge for instructions on how to uninstall and return them to any Home Hardware store for a refund.

Image 1: Item 3666-035, Model TST15 (3-pack)
Image 2: Item Number 3666-036, Model TST15 (1-pack)
Image 3: Item 3666-037, Model TST20 (1-pack)
Image 4: Packaging, Item Number 3666-036, Model TST15 (1-pack)
Image 5: Packaging, Item Number 3666-035, Model TST15 (3-pack), Front View
Image 6: Packaging, Item Number 3666-035, Model TST15 (3-pack), Side View
Image 7: Location of Item Number on packaging
Image 8: Location of Model Number on product

Affected products

This recall involves three white coloured models of Electrical Devices Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) safety outlets with plates sold at Home Hardware in Canada. The affected products have the letters "TR" stamped on the front and the letters "LGL" embossed on the back. The item number is located on the bottom left of the front of the product packaging. The model number is located on the bottom left of the product and may only be visible by removing the decorative wall plate. The UPC is located on the product packaging, either on the bottom near the bar code or on a side sticker.

The following products are affected:
Product Description Item Number Model Number UPC
15 A GFCI Safety Outlet 3-pack 3666-035 TST15 822733135626
15 A GFCI Safety Outlet 1-pack 3666-036 TST15 822733135640
20 A GFCI Safety Outlet 1-pack 3666-037 TST20 822733135664

Issue

The terminal screws on the product may not tighten properly, which may create an increase in temperature, posing a fire hazard. 

As of July 9, 2025, the company has received 812 reports of screws that were faulty, stripped or unable to be tightened, one report of fire resulting in property damage, and no reports of injuries in Canada.  

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Unison Ridge for instructions on how to uninstall the GFCI safety outlets and return them to any Home Hardware store for a refund. 

For more information, consumers can contact Unison Ridge by telephone at 1-877-857-3879, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday (bilingual service available), by email at info@gfcirecall-rappelddft.ca or visit the company website. 

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 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. 

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. 

Additional information

Background

Number Sold 

The company reported that approximately 664,000 units of the affected products were sold in Canada. 

Time Period Sold 

The affected products were sold from 2015 to May 2025.  

Place of Origin 

Manufactured in China

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Consumer product recall
Category
Consumer products - Electronics
Companies

Retailer and Importer 

Home Hardware Stores Limited 

St. Jacobs, Ontario 

Canada 

Distributor   

Donald Choi Canada Ltd. Co 

Waterloo, Ontario 

Canada 

Distributor 

Unison Ridge Limited  

Fo Tan, Sha Tin 

Hong Kong 

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-77748

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