7,000 PowerG Walking Pads Recalled in Canada Over Electrical Hazard

Roughly 7,000 units of the PowerG Walking Pad have been pulled from Canadian homes after Health Canada announced the product fails to meet electrical safety standards, creating a shock or fire risk for anyone who plugs it in. The recall, published August 27, 2026, covers a single model sold exclusively through Canadian Tire stores.

The affected units were sold nationwide between January 2025 and July 2026, meaning many households may have owned the device for well over a year before the hazard came to light. Health Canada, working with importer Canadian Tire Corporation and manufacturer Sumec Hardware and Tools Co., Ltd., says no injuries or incidents have been reported in Canada as of August 10, 2026.

What Products Are Being Recalled?

The recall applies specifically to the PowerG Walking Pad, Model Number 499-4052, identified by UPC 8 46325 03115 8. This is a compact electric treadmill-style fitness device intended for home use. The product was manufactured in China and imported into Canada by Canadian Tire Corporation, based in Toronto, Ontario.

Why Was This Recall Issued?

According to Health Canada’s notice, the PowerG Walking Pad does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard for its product category. That failure poses an electrical hazard to users. While the notice does not detail a specific failure mode, non-compliance with electrical standards in powered fitness equipment typically points to risks such as short circuits, overheating, or shock exposure during normal use.

The company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries tied to the product in Canada, but Health Canada issued the recall as a precaution given the equipment’s failure to meet mandatory safety benchmarks.

Who Should Be Concerned?

Anyone in Canada who purchased a PowerG Walking Pad from Canadian Tire between January 2025 and July 2026 should check their equipment against the model number and UPC listed above. With roughly 7,000 units sold across the country, the recall has a broad national footprint rather than being confined to a single region.

Because this is a home fitness product often stored in basements or garages between uses, Health Canada is urging consumers not to assume their unit is unaffected without verifying the model number directly.

What Consumers Need to Do Now

If you own a recalled PowerG Walking Pad, stop using it immediately. Do not attempt to repair, resell, or give it away — Canadian law prohibits redistributing recalled consumer products in any form.

• Unplug and stop using the PowerG Walking Pad right away.
• Return the unit to any Canadian Tire store for a full refund or in-store credit.
• Call Canadian Tire customer service at 1-800-387-8803 for questions — Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 9:00 pm EST, or weekends 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.
• Visit the Canadian Tire customer service website for additional support.
• Report any related injuries or safety issues to Health Canada using its Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

Regulatory Response

Health Canada published the recall under identification number RA-82490 and has listed it on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls for international visibility. The department reiterated that consumers should never resell, redistribute, or give away a recalled product, even informally, as doing so violates the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.

The agency continues to encourage the public to report any consumer product safety concerns, whether or not they are tied to an existing recall, through its official incident reporting channel.