Regulation
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What happened
Health Canada issued a recall on October 26, 2026 for the Benchmark brand 22-inch 15-amp electric snow thrower over an electric shock hazard. Affected units can suffer power-cable breaks in extreme cold, which may expose operators to shock. The company had logged 19 Canadian power-cord break reports by October 5, 2026, with no injuries reported.
Why it matters to your store
Specialty retailers stocking these Benchmark electric snow throwers face stop-sale rules that freeze inventory value and create immediate staff work for quarantine, customer notices, and supplier refund claims affecting cash flow this week.
Action to take
Verify stockrooms and purchase records today for any Benchmark 22-inch 15-amp electric snow throwers then quarantine matches before further sales.