Health Canada warns that PGST and GauTone Photoelectric Smoke Alarms previously available on AliExpress may fail to operate
PGST and GauTone Photoelectric Smoke Alarms
What does this notice say about current status?
The Government of Canada open data shows when this notice was last updated (March 13, 2026). It does not show whether every affected product has been removed from sale or remedied. Do not infer that the issue is resolved from the age of the notice; follow the official notice.
Why was Health Canada warns that PGST and GauTone Photoelectric recalled?
Unauthorized products.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers who have these affected products should immediately stop using them and dispose of the items according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines. Consumers should replace the affected product with one that bears a Canadian certification mark. Regularly check the Healthy Canadians Recalls and Safety Alerts database for dangerous products and take action to remove items of concern. Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of these products or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. Related links Keep safety in mind when shopping online Bringing Consumer Products into Canada Stay connected with Health Canada and receive the latest advisories and product recalls using social media tools.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
The Government of Canada open-data record lists the product, category and hazard, but not UPCs, lot codes, best-before dates or product photos. Compare your product with those details in the official notice before deciding it is not affected; a similar name is not enough.
- Notice ID (NID)
- 81725
- Product
- PGST and GauTone Photoelectric Smoke Alarms
- Category
- Household items
- Issue
- Unauthorized products
- Notice last updated
- March 13, 2026
- Agency
- Health Canada (Consumer product safety)
- Region
- Canada
Where was it sold?
This is a Government of Canada recall notice. The open-data record does not list the provinces, territories or retailers involved, and it does not establish whether the product was sold outside Canada.
Check the distribution and affected codes in the official Health Canada notice. Record last checked against Government of Canada open data on October 19, 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: open.canada.ca. This site is independent and is not affiliated with Health Canada or the CFIA.
Latest Canada recalls