Health Canada Recalls Leakbee Carbon Monoxide Detector
The device may give inaccurate carbon monoxide readings and does not carry a Canadian certification mark.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Appliances
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Health Canada has issued a recall for the Leakbee Carbon Monoxide Detector, identified by model number YC302 on a sticker on the back of the device. Consumers are told to stop using the detector and seek a refund from the manufacturer.
Why it matters
The detector may fail to recognize dangerous carbon monoxide levels in homes, a gas that is odourless, colourless and can be fatal when inhaled. Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, the recalled product may not be redistributed, sold or given away in Canada.
The recall covers units identified by model number YC302, printed on a sticker on the back of the white plastic casing. The company had received one report of an inaccurate reading, and the number of affected units in Canada was not stated.
The players
Health Canada
Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, including enforcing product safety rules that apply to consumer goods.
The details
Health Canada says the detector may inaccurately detect carbon monoxide and does not have a Canadian certification mark. Consumers who own the device can contact the company by email at yizhouusa@163.com for information about the refund process.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: The company had received one report of an inaccurate carbon monoxide reading.
November 5, 2026: Health Canada issued the Leakbee detector recall.
Product Safety Framework
Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, recalled products cannot be redistributed, sold or given away in Canada, which applies directly to this detector. The recall shows how the Act's rules are used against safety devices that lack required Canadian certification.
Homeowners who have a Leakbee Carbon Monoxide Detector with model number YC302 should stop using it and contact the company for a refund. Because the device may fail to detect dangerous carbon monoxide, households should rely on a certified replacement detector.
The takeaway
Check your home for the Leakbee YC302 detector and replace it with a certified unit, since carbon monoxide can be fatal and a faulty reading may go unnoticed.
Further reading
Readers looking for more on household safety devices can explore Appliances coverage across Canada.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WestCentralOnline.
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