Health Canada: Nitrous Oxide Chargers Sold for Inhalation Without Authorization
Summary
Health Canada has issued a recall for Nitrous Oxide Chargers sold by Polar Imports Canada for inhalation without market authorization. The agency warns consumers not to inhale these products for recreational purposes and to seek medical attention if side effects occur.
What changed
Health Canada has issued a health product recall for Nitrous Oxide Chargers, specifically mentioning the brand Rotass and distributor Polar Imports Canada, due to their sale for inhalation without market authorization (DIN). The recall highlights that these products are being sold for recreational use, which is not permitted.
Consumers are strongly advised not to inhale these products for recreational purposes and to seek immediate medical attention if they experience any side effects after use. Healthcare professionals are also alerted to this issue. Consumers are encouraged to report any adverse reactions or complaints to Health Canada. This action underscores the regulatory scrutiny on products intended for non-medical inhalation and the potential health risks associated with unauthorized substances.
What to do next
- Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes.
- Seek immediate medical attention if experiencing side effects from recreational nitrous oxide use.
- Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
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Health product recall
Nitrous Oxide Chargers: Sold for Inhalation Without Market Authorization (DIN)
2026-03-19
Summary
Product Nitrous Oxide Charger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotass | Whipped cream charger | No market authorization | Gas | N/A | N/A |
Issue
The affected products 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
Background
Depth of recall: Retailers
Details
Original published date:
2026-03-19
Alert / recall type Health product recall Category Health products - Drugs Companies
Polar Imports Canada.
107-11055 50 St SE,
Calgary, AB,
T2C 3E5
Published by Health Canada Audience General public Healthcare Industry Recall class Type I Recall date
2026-03-19
Identification number RA-81776
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