Product Recalls 20031
RoSPA no longer collects and publishes product recalls, instead for the very latest product recalls we link to the Trading Standards Safety Warning List
April
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Avon Cosmetics Advance Techniques Hairdryer model no. RCY-02A120 |
Fire hazard. |
Return to representative |
TSI |
09/04/03 |
March
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biasi Gas Boiler Flue kits supplied 01/11/01 to 01/12/02 |
“may have a potential defect” |
Tel. 01902 384666 |
TSI |
31/03/03 |
E45 Sun Block SPF 50 Lot Number: 1LL Use Before date 03/2004 |
May not give adequate sun protection |
Return bottle to the shop |
TSI |
28/03/03 |
McVitie's Go Ahead Strawberry Mallows |
“may not comply with our stringent quality standards” |
Return to store for refund Tel. 0800 232626 |
TSI |
15/03/03 |
Sainsbury's Canned Soups 400g |
“Quality defect” |
Remove label for refund. Dispose of can in refuse |
TSI |
14/03/03 |
SKK 20 Bulb Clear Light String |
Electrocution risk. |
Stop using immediately |
TSI |
08/03/03 |
Minato Electric Fan Heater FH02 Sold in Superdrug |
Manufacturing fault |
Stop using. |
TSI |
08/03/03 |
Crook Handled Walking Stick Sold by Boots |
May break in use |
Return to store for refund |
TSI |
05/03/03 |
Asda Thick Country Vegetable Canned Soup |
Overfilled, undercooked – cans may swell and blow |
Remove label for refund. Dispose of can in refuse |
TSI |
04/03/03 |
February
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Minwa Desktop Voltage Converter |
Voltage may exceed 110v |
Return for refund Tel. 0870 264 6002 |
TSI |
26/02/03 |
Dettox Mould & Mildew Remover (500ml) |
Product may spill due to pressure build-up |
Do not use Tel. 0800 301301 |
TSI |
16/02/03 |
ASDA 'More for Kids' Meals |
Milk free but made in factory where milk products produced |
Return to store |
TSI |
12/02/03 |
ASDA French Set Yoghurts |
May contain pieces of metal |
Return to store |
TSI |
10/02/03 |
Mirror Mosaic Tea Light Candle Holder sold at Poundland Item No. 3691 |
May catch fire |
Return to store Tel. 0800 731 5622 |
TSI |
03/02/03 |
January
| Product | Problem | Action | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tesco Vegetarian 4 Nut Cutlets |
Glass contamination found |
Return to store |
TSI |
08/01/03 |
Devon Ceramics Smoothie Blender, Gourmet Milkshake Mixer and Cocktail Blender Set |
Pieces of blade may detach |
Return to store |
TSI |
02/01/03 |
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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