Health Canada Says Ditch These Knockoff AirPods Before They Spark

Image: actual AirPods Pro 2

Health Canada has issued a recall for a set of cheap “True Wireless Earbuds” that look like AirPods Pro knockoffs, warning they could overheat and cause burns or even start a fire.

The recall covers “True Wireless Earbuds” sold at Giant Tiger stores between July 17 and October 14, 2025. The affected units carry UPC 774223568363 and SKU 1545426. Products bought before July 17 or those marked with lot number 11012025 aren’t included.

According to Health Canada, the USB charging cable inside the package was made with the wrong wiring material. When plugged in, it can overheat, creating a burn or fire hazard. As of November 27, three incidents have been reported in Canada, though no injuries have been linked to the earbuds.

Health Canada has shared images of the fake AirPods Pro below. Why are images always in the worst quality from Health Canada when it comes to recalls?

The company says 16,278 units of the earbuds were sold in Canada between July and October 2025. All of the recalled products were manufactured in China.

Health Canada said yesterday that anyone who owns this product should stop using it immediately and return it to any Giant Tiger store for a refund. The store can also be contacted at 1-833-848-4437 or cu*************@********er.com.

Giant Tiger stores are found across Canada, with the biggest concentration in Ontario and Quebec, followed by locations in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. The chain operates as a low-price general merchandise retailer.

The agency also reminds Canadians that it’s illegal to sell or give away recalled products, and encourages people to report any safety incidents involving this or other consumer products.

Knockoff AirPods are easily found on third-party sites such as Aliexpress, Temu and more. When AirPods Pro are priced at $329, it’s quite clear why some people might want knockoffs for the look at a fraction of the price. These fakes are cheap for a reason as they typically aren’t approved to modern safety standards.