{
  "id": 4922421,
  "title": "7K walking pads sold at Canadian Tire recalled due to electrical hazard",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/7k-walking-pads-sold-at-canadian-tire-recalled-due-to-electrical",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-01T19:39:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12043518/powerg-walking-pads-recall-canadian-tire/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Health Canada has announced the recall of 7,000 PowerG Walking Pads sold in Canada through Canadian Tire due to an electrical hazard. The recall notice, issued last week, advises customers to cease using the product immediately and return it to a Canadian Tire store for a refund or store credit. According to the notice, the affected product fails to meet the necessary standards for its category, posing a significant electrical risk. As of August 10, there have been no reported incidents or injuries in Canada associated with the recall. Canadian Tire customers seeking further information can reach out to the company via phone or visit their website. Global News urges readers to add the news source as a preferred search option to stay updated on similar stories.",
  "summary": "Health Canada says anyone who purchased the PowerG Walking Pad since January 2025 should 'immediately stop using the recalled product.'",
  "key_points": [
    "Health Canada recalls 7,000 PowerG Walking Pads",
    "Electrical hazard identified in product design",
    "No injuries reported as of August 10"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "7K walking pads sold at Canadian Tire recalled due to electrical hazard",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/7k-walking-pads-sold-at-canadian-tire-recalled-due-to-electrical-4928067",
        "published": "2026-09-01T19:39:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}