IPEX Recalls Cement and Primer Products Over Labelling and Child Safety Risks

Health Canada has announced a recall of multiple IPEX cement and primer products after the company found the items fail to meet labelling and child-resistant packaging requirements under Canadian law. Approximately 778,277 units were distributed across Canada, and officials warn that improper labelling and lack of child-resistant packaging could lead to unintentional exposure, serious illness, or even death.

What Products Are Being Recalled?

The recall covers a range of IPEX-branded cement and primer products used in plumbing and venting applications, including ‘System 636 Flue Gas Vent PVC Clear Primer 473ml’, ‘System 636 Flue Gas Vent PVC Solvent Cement 473ml’, ‘System 636 Flue Gas Vent PVC and CPVC Primer 473ml’, ‘System 636 Flue Gas Vent CPVC Cement 473ml’, ‘System 15 PVC DWV Solvent Cement’ in 118ml, 473ml, 946ml, and 3.785L sizes, ‘RadonX Soil Gas Vent PVC Solvent Cement’ in 473ml and 946ml sizes, ‘PVC Cement 04 Low Voc 118ml’, ‘ABS DWV Cement Medium Bodied Yellow 946ml’, and ‘PVC General Purpose Medium Bodies Cement Clear 273ml’. Each product is identified by a specific part number and UPC code listed in the official recall notice. The recall does not apply to products sold for professional or industrial use.

Why Was This Recall Issued?

The recalled products do not meet the labelling and child-resistant packaging requirements of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001, under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. Without proper labelling and child-resistant packaging, there is a risk of unintentional exposure to the chemical contents, which could result in serious illness or injury, including death. As of June 25, 2026, the company had received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada related to these products.

Who Is Affected?

The affected products were distributed across Canada from 2015 through June 2026, with about 778,277 units sold during that period. The products were manufactured by IPS Corporation in Compton, California, and imported into Canada by IPEX Inc. of Ville St. Laurent, Quebec. Consumers who purchased these cement and primer products for household or DIY plumbing and venting projects may have the affected items in their possession.

What Should You Do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products. IPEX Inc. advises customers to refer to its company website for instructions on proper disposal of the products. For more information, consumers can contact IPEX Inc. by phone at 1-866-777-8023 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday, or by email at retailorders32@ipexamerica.com. Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, recalled products cannot be redistributed, sold, or given away in Canada. Health Canada also encourages consumers to report any related health or safety incidents through its official Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

Official Statement

Health Canada stated that ‘the lack of appropriate labelling information and child-resistant packaging could result in unintentional exposure to the products and lead to serious illness or injury including death.’ The recall notice, published by Health Canada on June 30, 2026, carries the identification number RA-82258 and remains active for consumers across Canada.