Whether you’re considering starting a Sonos speaker setup, or adding to an existing group, the Sonos Era 100 is worth picking up. The compact, capable smart speaker is currently marked down to $189 ($30 off) at a variety of retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Sonos. If you want an even lower price, Sonos is selling refurbished Era 100 speakers for just $134. They come with fresh accessories and packaging, and sport the same one-year warranty as its new speakers.
Sonos Era 100
The Era 100 is Sonos’s most affordable in-home smart speaker. Offering pleasant sound at a relatively compact size, it improves upon the prior Sonos One with stereo audio, line-in support, and Bluetooth support. Read our review.
The wireless speaker has a rich, detailed sound profile, with room-filling audio despite its small size. You might be able to improve the sound further with the Sonos Trueplay feature, which uses either your phone or the speaker’s built-in microphone to automatically tune it to your space. The Era 100 can easily connect with other speakers in the Sonos ecosystem for multi-room play, even with different Sonos models.
The Era 100 has expanded functionality from previous entry-level Sonos speakers, adding in Bluetooth and USB-C wired audio, as well as improved onboard controls. While the speaker features built-in voice assistant support for both Sonos and Alexa, you can flip a switch on its back to cut power to the microphone.
The Google Nest Doorbell is one of our favorite video doorbells, and the wired version is currently marked down at Amazon to just $140 ($40 off). This doorbell has fairly sharp 960 x 1280 video quality, notifications for people and packages (a Google Home Premium subscription can provide more detailed notifications, including familiar face recognition), and full integration with many other Google products. The wired model has sharper video and faster response times than the battery-powered version. Read our review.
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The Technics EAH-AZ80 wireless earbuds have a natural warmth and expansive soundstage that rivals some of our other favorite picks. They also sport excellent active noise-canceling and three-way multipoint pairing, but their high launch price didn’t do them any favors. However, at the discounted price of $147.99 ($52 off) at Amazon, they’re a much more appealing pick. Read our review.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/walmart-superstore-toys-department-toronto-on-canada-november-4-2024-view-the-shelves-with-the-toys-in-walmart-superstore.jpg?id=61443858&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=45%2C0%2C45%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Parents in Canada may want to double-check what's in their homes right now. In recent weeks, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/health-canada" target="_blank">Health Canada</a> and Transport Canada have issued a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/food-recall-chocolate-pistachios-quebec" target="_blank">series of recalls</a> for baby and child products, including car seats, toys, high chairs, baby nests, and helmets.</p><p>Some of the products have been linked to serious safety hazards, and at least 10 deaths in the U.S. have been connected to models sold in both countries.</p><p>Several items were sold at major retailers like <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/walmart-grocery-prices-comparison-montreal" target="_blank">Walmart</a>, Dollarama, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/costco-cheaper-montreal-grocery-stores" target="_blank">Costco</a>, and Amazon. And in many cases, the recalls are tied to risks like choking, falls, entrapment, and drowning.</p><p>Here's a full breakdown of the latest recalls and safety notices from Health Canada.</p><h3>Baby nests</h3><br/><img alt="BChic and Chicure model baby nests." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4cdf779ce9214a1ae4239bf41a0534c2" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="3be7f" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/bchic-and-chicure-model-baby-nests.webp?id=61443765&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>BChic eleven "baby co-sleeping bed"</li><li>Chicure eleven "luggage bed middle bed"</li></ul><p>Over 3,000 baby nests sold online in Canada between February 2020 and July 2025 are being recalled. Health Canada says the products do not meet Canadian safety standards for cribs, cradles, and bassinets, and could pose strangulation, entrapment, or fall risks for infants.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using the nest and dispose of it immediately.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: August 1, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/bchic-and-chicure-model-baby-nests-recalled-due-fall-strangulation-and-entrapment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chic Baby recall notice</a></p><h3>Stacker toys</h3><br><img alt="Tegu floating stacker toys." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="3ebf0a16b5c9487c62f931e3e6f2791f" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="211b1" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/tegu-floating-stacker-toys.webp?id=61443780&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>Tegu Floating Stacker – Rainbow (STA-BGY-801T)</li><li>Tegu Floating Stacker – Big Top (STA-BTP-806T)</li></ul><p>Nearly 2,000 Tegu stacker toys are being recalled in Canada due to magnets that can detach. If swallowed, multiple small magnets can become trapped inside the digestive system and cause internal injuries. One case has been reported in Canada, with others abroad.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using the toy and contact Tegu for a free replacement.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 31, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/tegu-floating-stacker-toy-rainbow-and-big-top-models-recalled-due-choking-and" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tegu recall notice</a></p><h3>Play kitchen</h3><br><img alt="\u200bKidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchen with problematic hooks circled in red." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4282410b87cb9582675312fdbb847a26" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="67d95" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/u200bkidkraft-farm-to-table-model-play-kitchen-with-problematic-hooks-circled-in-red.webp?id=61443785&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled product</strong>:</p><ul><li>KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchen (#53411)</li></ul><p>Thousands of units sold in Canada between 2018 and 2025 are being recalled due to a strangulation hazard. Health Canada says clothing can get caught on the hooks if a child crawls through the back. One U.S. child died in a similar incident.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Remove the hooks and request replacements from KidKraft.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 31, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/kidkraft-farm-table-model-play-kitchen-recalled-due-strangulation-hazard" target="_blank">KidKraft recall notice</a></p><h3>Portable high chairs</h3><br><img alt="Ciao! Baby Portable High Chairs." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a1286cde19242045d3f5d8bedf3460b8" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="d6772" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/ciao-baby-portable-high-chairs.webp?id=61443788&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>Ciao! Baby Portable High Chair (Orange, Tangerine, Purple, Grey Checkered)</li></ul><p>Around 90 units sold between May 2021 and June 2025 are being recalled due to potential entrapment risks. No injuries have been reported in Canada so far.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using the high chair and contact the company for guidance.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 28, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/update-ciao-baby-portable-high-chair-recalled-due-entrapment-hazard" target="_blank">Ciao! Baby recall notice</a></p><h3>Other baby nests</h3><br><img alt="Housbay baby nest." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="00e0ce11d693c603a50b586a020e2971" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="0bf70" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/housbay-baby-nest.webp?id=61443793&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled product</strong>:</p><ul><li>Housbay Nest for Baby (AliExpress.ca)</li></ul><p>Although only four units were sold in Canada, Health Canada says the nest doesn’t meet crib and bassinet safety standards and could pose risks of strangulation, choking, and falls.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using it and throw it away.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 24, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/health-canada-warns-housbay-baby-nests-available-aliexpressca-may-pose-risk" target="_blank">Housbay product advisory</a></p><h3>Car seats</h3><br><img alt="Evenflo Gold Revolve360 Slim car seat." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="61ba7a83d11dc5481cc5de76a148bcde" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="158bb" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/evenflo-gold-revolve360-slim-car-seat.webp?id=61443798&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>: Evenflo Revolve360 Slim and Gold Revolve360 Slim car seats with the following model numbers:</p><ul><li><li>36812449C</li><li>36812449CPOP</li><li>36812450C</li><li>36812467C</li><li>36812470C</li><li>36812470CV</li></li></ul><p>About 19,000 car seats sold in Canada between May 2023 and June 2025 are being recalled. Transport Canada says the rear-facing installation with a seat belt and tether does not meet safety standards.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Continue using it with UAS or forward-facing. Register to get a free repair kit in September.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 24, 2025</p><p><a href="https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/defects-recalls-vehicles-tires-child-car-seats/evenflo-revolve360-slim-car-seats-non-compliance-chest-acceleration" target="_blank">Evenflo recall notice</a></p><h3>Above-ground pools</h3><br><img alt="Bestway, Intex and Polygroup above-ground pools. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f747705a6c56afa95c2f6f0a11f6a3d8" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="a57bd" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/bestway-intex-and-polygroup-above-ground-pools-health-canada.webp?id=61443802&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>Bestway Power Steel, Steel Pro, Coleman Power Steel</li><li>Intex Metal Frame and Ultra Frame</li><li>Polygroup Summer Waves, Escapes, Funsicle, Outbound</li></ul><p>More than 266,000 above-ground pools sold between 2003 and 2025 are being recalled. A strap on the outer wall can act as a step, increasing the risk of unsupervised entry and drowning. Nine U.S. deaths have been reported.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Keep kids away and contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 21, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/select-bestway-intex-and-polygroup-above-ground-pools-48-inches-and-taller-recalled" target="_blank">Pool recall notice</a></p><h3>Portable crib bed</h3><br><img alt="HAPDEN portable crib bed with label. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5264bc48416dd4a056e81e4672ecc42b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="d847f" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/hapden-portable-crib-bed-with-label-health-canada.webp?id=61443805&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled product</strong>:</p><ul><li>HAPDEN Travel Portable Crib Fence Bed Cradle</li></ul><p>Only 34 units were sold in Canada through Walmart Marketplace, but Health Canada says the product doesn't meet crib safety standards and could pose strangulation or fall risks.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using the product and dispose of it.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 18, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/health-canada-warns-hapden-travel-portable-crib-fence-bed-cradle-available-walmartca" target="_blank">HAPDEN product advisory</a></p><h3>Other baby nests</h3><br><img alt="La Millou Baby Best Nest. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="72bd46094fe7b2df56b6bbb6b4aa6fb0" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="41877" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/la-millou-baby-best-nest-health-canada.webp?id=61443808&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>La Millou Baby Best Nest</li><li>La Millou Baby Nest Premium</li></ul><p>Moda Kids is recalling 28 baby nests sold between November 2023 and April 2025 due to design risks that could cause strangulation, entrapment, or falls. No injuries have been reported.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using the nest and contact Moda Kids for a refund.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 11, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/millou-baby-best-nest-recalled-due-fall-strangulation-and-entrapment-hazards" target="_blank">La Millou recall notice</a></p><h3>Helmets</h3><br><img alt="509 and 509 for Polaris helmets. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="93634de209af13b1165b90e64089bc4d" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="5b933" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/509-and-509-for-polaris-helmets-health-canada.webp?id=61443810&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>509 Tactical 3.0 Helmets (Youth, Mountain, Trail)</li><li>509 for Polaris Tactical 3.0</li></ul><p>Certain youth helmets are being recalled due to potential issues with impact protection and defective chin straps. There has been one report of a concussion in the U.S.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Contact 509 or Polaris to request a replacement or refund.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 3, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/expanded-recall-polaris-and-509-branded-helmets-recalled-due-impact-hazard" target="_blank">Polaris recall notice</a></p><h3>Sleeping bags</h3><br><img alt="Micro Star sleeping bags. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="588367710fefc18797f301f0fa051037" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="b0b07" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/micro-star-sleeping-bags-health-canada.webp?id=61443815&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>Deuter Micro Star Sleeping Bag (Wave Nightblue, Amber Maple, Spearmint Seagreen)</li></ul><p>Seventy sleeping bags sold in spring 2025 through ROI Recreation Outfitters are being recalled. Health Canada says the design could allow a child to slide fully inside and suffocate.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using it and return it to the store for a full refund.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: June 30, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/deuter-micro-star-children-s-sleeping-bag-recalled-due-suffocation-hazard" target="_blank">Deuter recall notice</a></p><h3>More helmets</h3><br><img alt="\u200bA pair of recalled bicycle helmets that may not provide proper crash protection." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6021021f06331e1dc572662e73a9aefb" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="029eb" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/u200ba-pair-of-recalled-bicycle-helmets-that-may-not-provide-proper-crash-protection.webp?id=61443819&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>Bell Cadence Youth Bike Helmets (Black/Blue and Purple models, code 9/24)</li></ul><p>Bell is recalling around 500 youth bike helmets sold at Walmart between September 2024 and May 2025. They may not provide proper crash protection.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using it and contact Bell for a refund. You'll need to cut the straps and send photo proof.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: June 26, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/bell-cadence-youth-helmets-recalled-due-injury-hazard" target="_blank">Bell Sports recall notice</a></p><h3>Convertible high chair</h3><br><img alt="Funlio 2-in-1 convertible high chair. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c33752fa7031c5af48534622ead01a63" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="aa8c7" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/funlio-2-in-1-convertible-high-chair-health-canada.webp?id=61443825&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled product</strong>:</p><ul><li>Funlio 2-in-1 Baby High Chair (model FL-039)</li></ul><p>74 high chairs sold at Walmart and Amazon are being recalled. The tray gap is too large, and the harness system may fail, which could lead to falls or entrapment.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Disassemble the chair and follow the company’s instructions for a refund.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: June 20, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/funlio-2-1-convertible-baby-high-chairs-recalled-due-fall-and-entrapment-hazards" target="_blank">Funlio recall notice</a></p><h3>Baby toothbrush</h3><br><img alt="Oracare baby toothbrush. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="33713d0759fe0747e6c3ea98f16c965e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="6785d" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/oracare-baby-toothbrush-health-canada.webp?id=61443830&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled product</strong>:</p><ul><li>Oracare Baby Brush (Dollarama)</li></ul><p>Health Canada says the brush can snap in half and become a choking hazard. One complaint has been reported. Dollarama has stopped selling the item.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using it and return it to the store for a refund.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: June 13, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/oracare-baby-brush-toothbrush-recalled-dollarama-due-potential-choking-hazard" target="_blank">Oracare product advisory</a> & <a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/oracare-baby-brush" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">recall notice</a></p></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p><p><em>This story was adapted from the article "<a href="https://www.narcity.com/child-baby-product-recalls-canada-august-2025" target="_blank">So many child & baby products are being recalled in Canada after 10 deaths,</a>" which was originally published on Narcity.</em></p><p><em><br/></em></p>
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