ORONTO - Colgate-Palmolive is recalling a battery-operated electric toothbrush after receiving reports the devices exploded in the hands of some users.
In a blog post dated last March, one Montreal man reported that while he was using his Motion Electric Toothbrush, the batteries blew out of the base of the toothbrush handle, flying across the room.
Health Canada says there have been nine reports of explosions with the toothbrush in Canada, though none has resulted in long-term injuries.
The department is advising consumers who have this brand of electric toothbrush to stop using the device, which is no longer licensed for sale in Canada.
The company isn't making the Motion Electric model anymore, but there may still be some Motion Electric Toothbrushes in stores until the recall is completed.
Colgate-Palmolive recalls electric toothbrushes after reports some 'exploded'
