Health Canada has seized counterfeit toothbrushes from the shelves of popular chain-store Dollarama after a complaint in July that bristles from the manual toothbrush became dislodged and stuck in one user’s throat.

Consumers with a manual Oral-B Medium toothbrush purchased at the Canadian Dollarama or requiring more information about this advisory should immediately contact Health Canada's public enquiries line at (613) 957-2991, or toll free at 866-225-0709.

Always buy from authorized retailers. For authentic points of purchase, visit oralb.com.

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Hundreds of thousands of cellphone, PDA, MP3 and game console chargers have been recalled in the European Union after they were found to be counterfeit. Authorities are warning that the faulty wiring in these chargers can lead to electrocution. Poorly wired chargers also pose a risk of overheating and causing house fires.

Last year a counterfeit charger purchased in Thailand fatally wounded a 7-year-old British boy. Officials are urging consumers to protect themselves and only purchase electronics from reputable, authorized retailers.

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