Product Recalls 20011
January
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mothercare |
safety hazard |
tel: 01923 240365 |
Guardian |
12.01.01 |
Carte Noire coffee 100g |
glass particles found |
do not use tel: 0800 100120 |
Times |
13.01.01 |
Pioneer A/V Receiver VSX-839 RDS and VSX-859 RDS |
components overheat producing smoke |
disconnect tel: 0800 850 202 |
Times |
31.01.01 |
February
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heinz spaghetti in tomato sauce - 400g |
excess tin |
do not consume tel: 0800 496 3283 |
Daily Mail |
01.02.01 |
Naiko Widescreen TVs Model N2811W |
fire risk - component may overheat |
turn off, remove plug ScottishPower will arrange modification tel: 0345 125810 |
Daily Express |
05.02.01 |
Wharfedale 28" Widescreen TVs Model 890 and M8 |
fire risk - component may overheat |
turn off, unplug, do not use tel: 0800 0732473 |
Times |
07.02.01 |
Gas Brunel Stoves |
excess CO build up caused by down draft |
do not use until modified tel: 0800 5871201 |
Daily Mail |
08.02.01 |
Marks & Spencer aromatherapy steam facial - facial sauna |
hot liquid may splash causing injury |
stop using, return to store for refund |
Daily Mail |
09.02.01 |
Tesco - metal tealight holders in Six Luxury Crackers |
fire hazard - wax may ignite when candle overheats |
do not use return to store tel: 0800 505555 |
Daily Telegraph |
13.02.01 |
Black & Decker cordless lawnmower charger |
fire hazard |
stop using immediately tel: 0800 444 282 |
Times |
23.02.01 |
March
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Remington aromatherapy steam facial sauna FS-350 |
hot liquid may splash causing injury |
stop using, return to store for refund |
CSB |
01.03.01 |
Gameboy Gamester Power Pack LS 8294 |
overheating following cable failure |
tel: 01992 503133 |
Text |
01.03.01 |
Rapesco Master Nailer 180EL |
risk of injury |
stop using tel: 0800 035 2744 |
Times |
05.03.01 |
BT Diverse 3000 handset and charger |
earth pin may remain in socket |
tel: 0800 039 0061 |
Times |
11.03.01 |
Asda baked beans 410g |
Defective side seam |
Return for refund |
Daily Telegraph |
14.03.01 |
IBM AC Power Adapters Aptiva and Net Vista PC speakers |
Electrocution hazard |
tel: 02392 561000 |
Times |
21.03.01 |
Marquis de la Tour wines |
Weakness in glass bottles may shatter |
Take care when using return for refund |
Times |
24.03.01 |
Black & Decker Wallpaper stripper Model KX3300 |
water reservoir may split |
stop using, unplug, empty, check code tel: 0800 444 245 |
Daily Telegraph |
25.03.01 |
Kolvin universal NI-CD battery charger from Poundland |
Wrong plug 2 not 3-pin |
Return to store for refund tel: 0800 731 5622 |
Direct |
28.03.01 |
April
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electric sewing machines - Janome, Huskystar & Elna |
foot control terminal may crack presenting risk of electric shock |
stop using, unplug from wall socket tel: 0808 180 9898 |
Times |
03.04.01 |
Dreamland electric blanket/duvet controllers |
safety fault in units purchased since 1998 |
disconnect from supply tel: 08000 922 365 |
Times |
09.04.0 |
Cif bathroom mousse - lime zest - codes 1.032 or 1.033 |
can may burst |
check code on base tel: 0800 0280020 |
Times |
24.04.01 |
Nescafé Original 100g special price £1.89 marked 01.2003 1025 |
may contain metal shavings |
check date and code on side panel tel: 0800 262491 |
Times |
25.04.01 |
Valiant wall hung gas boilers installed 1991 to 1996 |
fumes may escape |
tel: 0800 838220 with model and serial no. for free modification |
Times |
29.04.01 |
May
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Halfords 300ml aerosol spray paint etc. |
seams may leak or burst |
wrap in thick paper, place in plastic bag, return to store tel: 0161 627 1066 |
D Mail |
18.05.01 |
Travelmasters adaptors and mosquito killers |
Electrocution |
Do not use tel: 0800 652 6417 |
Times |
19.05.01 |
June
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Woolworths canvas sun lounger |
Folding mechanism presents finger trap |
Return for refund tel: 01706 862789 |
Times |
01.06.01 |
Paul Smith T-Shirts |
Wire may protrude through worm motif |
Return for refund |
D Mail |
23.06.01 |
July
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Canned gooseberries various brands coded 1004 Jan 2003 L38_L |
May contain excess tin |
Send in label with code for refund tel: 0800 085 3959 |
D Mail |
03.07.01 |
Olivetti Shredder Model JS 1100 with black plug MS 323N |
Faulty plug fuse |
tel: 0870 752 1233 |
D Mail |
06.07.01 |
Heal's scented candle containing dried roses |
Unknown safety fault |
Stop using, return for refund tel: 0207 636 1666 |
Times |
21.07.01 |
Next Screen print mirrors April - June 2001 |
Faulty glue, fixing hook not secure |
tel:08702 435435 |
D Mail |
24.07.01 |
Nike training shoes Trunner range |
Design fault may cause injuries |
Return to store |
Times |
28.07.01 |
Kerrygold spreadable butter |
May contain glass fragments |
Dispose of contents, send in lid only tel: 0800 0192636 |
D Tel |
28.07.01 |
Asda Fisherman's lantern ceiling light sold since Jan. 2001 |
May overheat causing fixings to fail |
Return to store for refund |
D Mail |
30.07.01 |
August
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Johnson & Johnson Intouch 8 Reassurance baby monitor |
Alarm may not work |
Return to J&J tel: 0800 583 2203 |
S Times |
26.08.01 |
Kitty Kitty Kitten toys Tiger, Calico, Tawny and Fluffy |
May contain contaminated water |
tel: 0161 633 9808 |
Independent |
22.08.01 |
Woolworths hydraulic trolley jack set |
Stands may fail |
Return to store tel: 01706 862 789 |
Times |
17.08.01 |
Budweiser 946ml bottle |
Breakages |
tel: 0800 444225 |
Daily Mail |
04.08.01 |
Island Magic Rum 20cl Code: L1190 sold 21 to 30.07.01 |
May contain glass particles |
Do not drink, return to retailer |
D Tel |
02.08.01 |
September
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B&Q Essentials 9.5kw electrical shower |
Could overheat and electrocute |
Do not use |
Times |
30.09.01 |
Levi jeans - glossy finish |
Skin irritation |
tel. 0800 028 371 |
Daily Telegraph |
29.09.01 |
Boots Microwarmer |
Risk of personal injury |
Stop using immediately tel. 0800 316 3164 |
Boots |
24.09.01 |
Tesco feature creature activity playmat |
Risk of injury - strangulation |
Stop using product. Return to store or cut off cord and dispose of tel. 0800 505555 |
Times |
21.09.01 |
Electrolux K 4000 stainless steel cordless kettle |
Handle may break |
Stop using. Return to local Currys store tel. 08705 500049 |
Times |
21.09.01 |
Mongoose and Alleycat child cycle trailers |
Premature wear on steel hitches which can break causing injury |
Stop using immediately tel. 01202 424945 |
Hot Wheels |
21.09.01 |
Tesco almond fingers 6 pack |
Risk of glass contamination |
Do not consume Return to store tel: 0800 505555 |
Times |
18.09.01 |
Carlesberg lager 8 pack 275ml bottles |
Glass manufacturing fault |
Do not consume Return to store tel. 08457 585685 |
Daily Telegraph |
18.09.01 |
HMV and Wild Things Game Boy Advance recharge station Electrical safety problem |
Do not use |
tel. 029 206 89906 |
ITS |
10.09.01 |
Cussons baby powder 350g |
Microbiological contamination |
Do not use, dispose of, return label for refund tel. 0800 444 235 |
Daily Telegraph |
01.09.01 |
Stannah stairlifts - models 225 & 230 |
Swivel seat can detach |
Contact Stannah for spring clip and instructions tel: 0800 715135 |
Stannah |
01.09.01 |
October
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Universal Electronics/ One for All Remote control extender model SV 1000 |
Overheating caused by faulty thermal fuses in the adaptor |
Return to One For All tel. 0808 1000296 |
Times |
26.10.01 |
December
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fruit jellies - ABC mini fruit bites etc. |
Choking hazard |
Food Standards Agency warning |
Independent |
15.12.01 |
1Please see notes below:
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 Trading Standards Net
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