Recall: Rocket™ and Fido Internet™ Sticks

Health Canada Issues Recall Notice for Rogers Rocket™ Stick and Fido Internet™ Stick - ZTE MF636 USB Modem

This recall involves the mobile wireless device model ZTE MF636 USB Modem distributed by Rogers Communications Inc. (under both the Rogers and Fido brands). The mobile wireless device is a USB stick that fits into a laptop to provide wireless Internet access.
Testing by Industry Canada and private sector laboratories has revealed that the device does not meet the radio frequency exposure limits established by the federal government and referenced in the Radiocommunication Act and its regulations.

Health Canada is of the opinion, based on the review of test results and its assessment of current science, that the past and current use of the device should not pose immediate or long-term health concerns. While test results exceeded the exposure limits of Safety Code 6, they were well below the threshold at which harmful health effects might occur. Nevertheless, Health Canada supports the recall and encourages all consumers to take the corrective action outlined below.

November 26, 2009