Health Canada issued a high-risk recall for unauthorized nitrous oxide chargers due to serious health risks, including paralysis and death.

Health Canada has issued a Type I recall for multiple nitrous oxide chargers sold in Canada without market authorization, including brands like Best Whip, Gold Whip, and Prime Whip, some available on Amazon. The recall, due to the absence of required Drug Identification Numbers (DINs), is classified as high-risk because of the potential for serious health consequences or death. Health Canada warns against recreational use of nitrous oxide, which can cause loss of consciousness, nerve damage, vitamin B12 deficiency, anemia, birth defects, heart attacks, strokes, and permanent neurological harm, including paralysis. No product images were provided. Consumers are urged to avoid inhalation, seek medical help if adverse effects occur, and report incidents through Health Canada or poison control at 1-844-POISON-X. A similar recall was issued earlier in November for Whip-It! chargers.