Health Canada Recalls Nitrous Oxide Chargers
Summary
Health Canada has issued a recall for nitrous oxide chargers sold for inhalation without market authorization. Consumers are warned not to inhale these products recreationally and to seek medical attention if side effects occur. The recall affects multiple brands sold by Total Merchandise Ltd.
What changed
Health Canada has issued a Type I recall for various brands of nitrous oxide chargers, including Bamboozle, Best Whip, Erotica, Gold Whip, Great Whip, and Super Whip, sold by Total Merchandise Ltd. The products are being recalled because they are sold for inhalation without the required market authorization (DIN) in Canada. Consumers are strongly advised not to inhale these products for recreational purposes.
Regulated entities, particularly retailers and wholesalers, must cease the sale of these unauthorized nitrous oxide chargers. Consumers who have used these products recreationally and are experiencing side effects are instructed to seek immediate medical attention from a healthcare professional or poison control centre. Health Canada also encourages reporting of any adverse reactions or complaints related to these or other health products.
What to do next
- Cease sale of unauthorized nitrous oxide chargers.
- Advise consumers not to inhale products recreationally.
- Report any health product side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
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Health product recall
Nitrous Oxide Chargers: Sold for Inhalation Without Market Authorization (DIN)
2026-03-12
Summary
Product Nitrous Oxide Chargers Issue Health products - Product safety What to do Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes. If you use prescription nitrous oxide recreationally and experience side effects, seek medical attention immediately.
Affected products
| Brand | Product Name | Market Authorization | Dosage Form | Strength | Lot |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bamboozle | Cream Charger | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
| Best Whip | Cream Charger | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
| Erotica | Cream Charger | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
| Gold Whip | Cream Charger | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
| Great Whip | Cream Charger | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
| Super Whip | Cream Charger | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
Issue
The affected product(s) are sold for inhalation without market authorization (DIN) in Canada.
What you should do
- Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes.
- Seek immediate medical attention from a health care professional (physician, nurse, pharmacist, Canadian Poison Centre) if you have used nitrous oxide recreationally or for medical purposes and have experienced any side effects.
- For Poison Centre access you can contact 1-844 POISON-X, in Quebec 1-800-463-5060, or contact your local poison centre directly. Health Canada has also published information about stopping substance use.
- Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
Additional information
Previous recalls or alerts
Background
Depth of recall: Retailers, Wholesalers
Details
Original published date:
2026-03-12
Alert / recall type Health product recall Category Health products - Drugs Companies
Total Merchandise Ltd.
13490 108 Avenue,
Surrey, BC
V3T 2K3
Published by Health Canada Audience General public Healthcare Industry Recall class Type I Recall date
2026-03-12
Identification number RA-81742
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