Product Recalls 19991
January
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pacific Scientific treadmill motors various models |
electrical fault risk of electrocution |
do not use. tel Hugh Gordon 01332 381 853 0800 917 1708 |
D Tel |
26-01-99 |
Teletubbies Soft Torch Woolworths Product Code TT502 |
choking hazard |
return to store for refund |
Times |
26-01-99 |
February
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
H&M nightdress |
flammability hazard |
do not wear |
D Mail |
05-02-99 |
Vidal Sassoon Steam and Style |
faults found |
return for checking |
Guardian |
12-02-99 |
Tesco Australian sparkling wine brut 75cl bottles |
particles of glass |
return to store |
Times |
17-02-99 |
Jug kettles and kettles with filters made in 1992 & 1993 |
safety fault found |
tel 0500 405 406 |
Times? |
25-02-99 |
Philips jug kettles HD 4388; HD 4389; HD 4390; HD 4391 |
safety fault found |
tel 0800 917 1061 |
Times? |
25-02-99 |
M&S Jug kettles and kettles with filters made in 1992 & 1993 |
safety fault found |
tel 0500 405 406 |
Times |
25-02-99 |
March
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cuddlies’ soft toy Tiger Toss from House of Fraser |
unsafe |
return to store |
D Mail |
01-03-99 |
Boots Microwarmer |
unsafe if overheated |
do not use tel 08450 70 80 90 |
Boots |
01-03-99 |
Philips PC PCA120SA & PCA300SA loudspeakers |
electrically unsafe |
stop using tel 0800 896 324 |
Times |
11-03-99 |
Brother sewing machines |
electrical hazard |
stop using disconnect from mains tel 0800 731 3553 |
Ind |
24-03-99 |
Ladybird boys/girls dressing gown |
fails standard |
return to Woolworths for refund |
Times |
26-03-99 |
Kidde Safety Lifesaver 9CO-1 CO detector |
contaminated and may not work |
tel 0800 917 0722 |
D Mail |
26-03-99 |
April
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Asda Polony sausage |
piece of metal found |
return to store |
Times |
16-04-99 |
Small talk electric toothbrush |
small part choking hazard |
return brush head tel 0800 975 4588 |
Times |
17-04-99 |
Kiddi Proof gates Argos |
baby trapped head |
withdrawn from sale |
D Mail |
23-04-99 |
May
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HI-5 front forks |
fractures reported |
tel 01252 310 291 |
M Biking |
01-05-99 |
Ariston/Indesit dryers & washing machines |
door can open in use |
tel 0870 240 2780 |
Ind |
07-05-99 |
IKEA Mula stacking ring toy |
fatal choking |
return ball to store |
IKEA |
11-05-99 |
Oasis lipstick lighter |
safety problem |
return to store |
D Mail |
17-05-99 |
June
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Miller genuine draft bottles with twist-off caps |
chips of glass can break off when opening |
return to store tel 0800 028 2107 |
Guardian |
12-06-99 |
Hydrogen peroxide solution |
glass fragments found |
return to supplier tel 01484 842217 |
Times |
12-06-99 |
Ladybird Barbie sandal |
failed safety tests |
return to Woolworths |
Ind |
14-06-99 |
Hasbro Star Wars Qui-Gon Jinn Lightsabers |
batteries might overheat or rupture |
do not use tel 0800 22 42 72 76 |
Times |
25-06-99 |
Qui-Gon Jinn Lightsaber - Hasbro product no. 84-102 |
batteries may short and overheat or rupture - protectors now fitted |
stop using tel 0800 22 42 72 76 |
D Mail |
25-06-99 |
Bacardi promo pack |
glass fragments found |
return to retailer tel 0800 252038 |
Times |
26-06-99 |
Sharwood’s Hoi-sin & Plum stir-fry sauce ref: BBE OCT00 HSS 9050 |
may contain pieces of glass |
return jar to store tel 0800 181 565 |
Times |
30-06-99 |
July
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B&Q folding charcoal barbecue |
leg may collapse |
do not use, return to store tel 01703 257323 |
Times |
10-07-99 |
Energizer rechargeable DoubleDuty Premium, Pocket and Lantern Torches |
may overheat |
do not use tel 0800 028 5694 |
Times |
24-07-99 |
Nike Sport Waterbottle |
drinking valve may detach -choking hazard |
stop using tel 0800 056 1640 |
Times |
24-07-99 |
Hasbro Toy Action Man Bungee Jump Extreme Harness |
grappling hook can dislodge and strike user |
stop using return hook to Hasbro tel 0800 22 42 72 76 |
Times |
31-07-99 |
August
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bhs girl’s turquoise t-shirt & short set |
contents of decorative badge flammable etc |
stop wearing, return to store. tel 0800 181 107 |
Times |
13-08-99 |
Tomy Multi-activity table |
small parts in rattle - choking hazard |
do not use tel 0808 100 2690 for replacement |
Times |
18-08-99 |
B&Q 2x500 Watt Halogen lightbulbs bought since 12-07-99 |
if marked 120V will shatter |
do not fit tel 0845 601 0837 |
Times |
25-08-99 |
September
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Budweiser - bottles |
glass fragments found |
|
FT |
03-09-99 |
Philips "Fluency" Cordless telephone Models TD9206&9606 |
weakness in power unit casing |
switch off, unplug tel 0800 783 6201 |
Times |
08-09-99 |
Playmobil torch with toy rescue boat 3063 |
batteries may overheat |
tel 01268 490184 return for £2:50 refund |
Times |
18-09-99 |
Asda Volcano Lamp |
glass weak may break |
return to store |
D Mail |
28-09-99 |
Daewoo tv GB20T8ST |
fire hazard |
tel 0800 731 9593 |
D Tel |
29-09-99 |
October
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boots dungaree set |
choking hazard |
tel 08450 708090 |
ITSA |
01-10-99 |
Powermax 135 HTS boiler unit |
potential danger |
tel 0800 0680041 |
ITSA |
01-10-99 |
Crewsaver Lifejacket auto firing capsule |
some jackets may not inflate |
tel 0800 398 0398 |
D Tel |
09-10-99 |
Asda cod fillet fish cakes, frozen, 2 pack 240g use by August 00 |
pieces of metal found |
return pack to store for refund |
Times |
19-10-99 |
November
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stihl trimmers and auger No. 41 585 423 to 42 423 154 |
fuel tank defective |
stop using, return to dealer tel 01276 417640 |
D Mail |
08-11-99 |
Hotpoint Iced Diamond Freezers Aug 98-99 |
fire risk if liquid spilled on control panel |
tel 0800 092 8100 |
D Mail |
11-11-99 |
Boots Microwarmer |
dangerous overheating |
tel 08450 70 80 90 |
Times |
18-11-99 |
Trebor Bassett Refresher lollies bb 18/11/2000 |
sticks can break |
return to store for refund |
Times |
23-11-99 |
Principles toilet products - various |
containers may break |
do not use, return to store for refund tel 0800 731 8280 |
Times |
26-11-99 |
December
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Miele vented tumble dryers Models T490 T640 T689 |
fire hazard when safety thermostat delayed |
do not use til modified tel 0500 115 225 |
Times |
01-12-99 |
Royce Union FS 1000 bike 26" wheel mens Y frame full suspension |
fault with Ballistic 600XL shock forks |
do not ride tel 0800 731 7314 |
D Mail |
01-12-99 |
Hinari Lifestyle slow cooker Model SC350/ SS Chrome |
electrocution hazard |
return to Tesco tel 0181-787 3111 |
Times |
11-12-99 |
GapKids/babyGap Pyjama set |
flammability hazard |
stop wearing tel 0171-518 6382 |
Times |
11-12-99 |
Product Recalls 1999 - summary
| Company | No. of Recalls | Company | No. of Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argos | 0 | Ladybird | 2 |
| Asda | 3 | M&S | |
| B&Q | 2 | Miele | |
| BHS | Nike | ||
| Boots | 3 | Philips | 3 |
| GapKids | Safeway | ||
| Hasbro | 3 | Tesco | 2 |
| Hinari | Tomy | ||
| Hotpoint | Others | 22 | |
| IKEA | Total | 53 |
RoSPA’s list of recalls covers consumer products excluding food unless it is contaminated. We are only able to record brief details and cannot accept responsibility for its accuracy. For further details please see the recall notice and/or call the telephone number provided. The Trading Standards Institute may also be able to help (tel 01702 552 204).
RoSPA has called for an official database of recall notices to be set up.
See: Consumer Product Recall ref.URN 99/1172, dti 1999 (tel 0171-215 0383)
For more information about product recalls and standards, visit the New: Trading Standards Net
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