Vicks Sinus Steam Inhaler Recall

Health Canada Recalls & Safety Alerts

Filed February 25th, 2026

Detected March 10th, 2026

Summary

Health Canada has issued a recall for the Vicks Sinus Steam Inhaler (VIH200CV1) because it was distributed without the required Medical Device License. Consumers are advised to retain the product and contact Kaz USA Inc. for further instructions.

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What changed

Health Canada has announced a recall for the Vicks Sinus Steam Inhaler (Model VIH200CV1) due to it being an unauthorized medical device. The product was distributed in Canada without the necessary Medical Device License, violating Health Canada's regulations. The affected lot number is 17824.

Consumers who have purchased this product are instructed to hold onto it and contact Kaz USA Inc., a Helen of Troy Company, via their consumer relations team by phone (1-800-827-6712) or email (bwconsumersupport@cs.helenoftroy.com) for questions regarding their device. This recall is classified as Type II, indicating a potential risk to health.

What to do next

Consumers should retain the product and contact Kaz USA Inc. for further instructions.
Review product distribution records to ensure compliance with Medical Device Licensing requirements.

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Health product recall

Vicks Sinus Steam Inhaler (Vih200cv1)

Brand(s)

Kaz Usa, Inc., A Helen Of Troy Company

Last updated

2026-03-09

Summary

Product Vicks Sinus Steam Inhaler (Vih200cv1) Issue Medical devices - Unauthorised device What to do Consumers are requested to hold on to the product and to call or email the consumer relations team at Kaz USA Inc., a Helen of Troy Company for questions related to their device.

Consumer relations number (toll free): 1-800-827-6712
Weblink: https://www.helenoftroy.com/CONTACT-US/
Email: bwconsumersupport@cs.helenoftroy.com

Affected products

| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalogue number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vicks Sinus Steam Inhaler (Vih200cv1) | 17824 | VIH200CV1 |

Issue

The Vicks Sinus Steam Inhaler was distributed in Canada without the required Medical Device License (MDL) under the Health Canada medical devices regulations.

Additional information

Details

Original published date:

2026-02-25

Alert / recall type Health product recall Category Health products - Medical devices - Ear, nose and throat Companies Kaz Usa, Inc., A Helen Of Troy Company

400 Donald Lynch Boulevard, Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States, 01752

Published by Health Canada Audience General public Industry Recall class Type II Recall date

2026-02-03

Identification number RA-81644