US EditionHealth Canada Recalls Furniture Due to Excess Levels of Lead
Health Canada recalls 17,472 Lars furniture units due to lead in black coatings on legs and metal bases, with no injuries reported as of mid-August 2025.
- Health Canada issued a recall for Lars-branded furniture sold by The Brick due to excess lead, affecting 17,472 units sold in Canada between June 2023 and July 2025.
- Sampling and evaluation by Health Canada found excessive lead in the black coatings applied to legs and bases, exceeding the Surface Coatings Materials Regulations' allowable limit, prompting a recall.
- Health Canada warned that lead is toxic if ingested, especially to children, and exposure can cause anemia, brain injury, and damage to vital organs.
- Customers who purchased Lars products are urged to stop using them immediately and contact The Brick at recall@thebrick.com or by phone; the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits resale of recalled items, and as of Aug. 15, 2025, no injuries have been reported.
- Because lead accumulates in the body, Health Canada warns ongoing exposure can result in serious health effects and may cause death, posing potential risks to Canadian consumers, especially children.
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Furniture sold in Canada at The Brick recalled due to excessive lead
Health Canada said customers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact The Brick for additional instructions. Here’s what to know.
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