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Recall Notice: ZLINE 30-inch, 36-inch, and 48-inch RG gas ranges

Posted on Friday, January 27, 2023 05:45 AM

A recall has been issued by Health Canada for ZLINE 30-inch, 36-inch, and 48-inch RG gas ranges.

Affected ProductsThis recall involves the oven compartment of ZLINE gas ranges with model numbers RG30, RG36, and RG48. The ranges were sold in various door colours including black matte, blue gloss, blue matte, DuraSnow, red gloss, red matte and white matte and multiple finishes including stainless steel, black stainless steel and DuraSnow, a cloudy steel finish. The recalled ranges were sold in...

Keep the Warmth in and CO Risks Out this Winter

Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 06:30 AM

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a serious and potentially deadly risk in your home throughout the year, but with the onset of cold weather months comes the increased use of furnaces, fireplaces and outdoor heaters. If not installed, serviced and maintained regularly, fuel-burning appliances can emit deadly levels of CO gas.

Have peace of mind knowing your home is a safe haven this season by following these safety tips.

  • Be aware of the hazard. CO is an invisible, odourless and poisonous gas produced by...

TSSA’s 2022 Annual Public Meeting

Posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2022 10:00 AM

At TSSA’s 2022 Annual Public Meeting, TSSA celebrated safety successes achieved in fiscal year 2022 and shared future plans to advance the organization’s transition to a more modern Outcome-Based Regulator..

Hosted by Robert J. (“RJ”) Falconi, Chair of the TSSA Board of Directors, the event featured an update on TSSA’s modernization journey by Bonnie Rose, TSSA President and CEO, and greetings from The Honourable Kaleed Rasheed, Ontario Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery.

TSSA’s...

LAARS® Mini-Therm JX Gas-Fired Residential Atmospheric Boiler Recall

Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2022 06:45 AM

Health Canada is recalling the LAARS® Mini-Therm JX gas-fired residential atmospheric boilers, models JX050 and JX075.

The affected boilers are grey and include a front display panel with “LAARS® MINI-THERM JX” on a black and orange coloured name plate or label. The affected units’ serial numbers range from V21306297 to V22311517.

The products are being recalled because the original mounting position of the blocked vent switch may not allow the boiler to switch off in a timely manner during a...

Ontario’s Safety Regulator Celebrates 25 Years of Service

Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2022 08:15 AM

May is always an important time for TSSA, as the organization begins a new fiscal year. This year, the month holds even more significance. May 5, 2022, marks a true milestone. Twenty-five years ago on this day, TSSA became a not-for-profit, self-funded statutory corporation with a mandate from the Government of Ontario to enforce provincial safety regulations and enhance public safety.

This milestone is ideal for reflecting on TSSA’s history – celebrating the people and the moments that have...

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