Product Recalls 20001
January
| Product |
Problem |
Action |
Source |
Date |
Morrisons Meat Lasagne 300g |
small pieces of metal |
do not eat product
return to store - refund |
D Tel |
13-01-00 |
Tesco Lasagne |
various small pieces of metal |
do not eat product
return to store - refund |
D Tel |
13-01-00 |
Ebac Electronic dehumidifiers |
safety problem |
do not use, unplug
tel 0800 591 991 |
Times |
15-01-00 |
WHSmith Relaxation gift pack £15 |
oil burner unsafe |
do not use burner
return to store
tel. 01793 695 195 |
Times |
18-01-00 |
February
| Product |
Problem |
Action |
Source |
Date |
Laura Ashley child’s fleece top |
hood cord presents choking hazard |
return to store
tel. 0800 868100 |
D Tel |
02-02-00 |
Index soldering kit Number 350-316 |
electrocution hazard - casing/wiring of plug |
stop using immediately return to store |
D Mail |
02-02-00 |
Toys R Us Playbead or St Malo cot |
loose side slats |
return to store
tel. 0800 731 7314 |
Express |
08-02-00 |
Goodmans TV Model 206NS |
safety fault |
switch off if unattended tel. 0845 609 6099 |
Times |
12-02-00 |
BBC Live & Kicking magazine key ring fob |
kerosene and diesel oil found |
throw away |
D Tel |
12-02-00 |
Matsui 1455 14" colour TVs |
overheating fire hazard |
tel Currys Superstore tel. 0870 1541541 |
Times |
16-02-00 |
Great Mills Sanky desk lamp |
safety problem |
unplug do not use
tel 01761 416034 |
Express |
18-02-00 |
Insync 203/201 bicycle forks Spinner Industries Taiwan |
possible safety fault |
check sticker on fork if INSYNC or SYNC
return to dealer |
D Mail |
19-02-00 |
Malt House Vintners Cotes du Rhone wine |
glass fragments found in bottle |
tel. 0990 44 30 40 |
D Tel |
19-02-00 |
March
| Product |
Problem |
Action |
Source |
Date |
Sony InfoLithium battery packs NP-F750 NP-F550 |
overheating fire hazard |
tel. 0800 169 5263 |
Times |
09-03-00 |
Ebac 880e Electronic humidifier |
overheating problem |
do not use, unplug
tel. 0800 591 991 |
Times |
24-03-00 |
Batchelors SlimaSoups |
metal fragments |
tel.0500 848 586 |
D Tel |
27-03-00 |
April
| Product |
Problem |
Action |
Source |
Date |
One Touch Blood Glucose monitoring strips - Waymade Healthcare |
mislabelled as Whole Blood Calibration |
return to pharmacist
tel. 01268 535 200 |
Times |
06-04-00 |
Rexel personal shredders 40,90,95,100&105 with MS plugs 323N |
electrocution - plug top may separate |
switch off power, isolate supply at box, hold base not top when removing plug
tel.0800 1692448 |
D Mail |
07-04-00 |
Classic ll Touch Lamps importer: LE Lighting |
brass lamp holder -electrical wiring fault |
do not use, return to shop
tel 020 8807 2121 |
Times |
10-04-00 |
Haze Active air freshener Reckitt & Colman |
safety risk if plastic casing damaged |
tel 0800 779085 |
Times |
27-04-00 |
Bhs Jelly tealight holder |
may ignite - fire hazard |
stop using and return to store for refund
tel 0800 181 107 |
Times |
28-04-00 |
May
| Product |
Problem |
Action |
Source |
Date |
Somerfield auto dog lead |
stitching may break allowing pet to escape |
return to store |
D Mail |
01.05.00 |
Laura Ashley child’s duvet bedset |
buttons on pillowcase detach - choking hazard |
Stop using return to store tel.0800 868 100 |
D Tel |
04.05.00 |
Masterplug Heavy Duty Cable Reel sold 14 Feb to 10 May |
stop using immediately |
electric shock
tel. 0800 781 507 |
Times |
10.05.00 |
Asda M/wave "Ready in Minutes" snacks - dates up to 25.05 |
packaging may ignite |
do not reheat return to store |
D Tel |
12.05.00 |
IBM AC adaptors FRU 12J0539 and 12J0537 |
may overheat |
don’t leave plugged in tel.01475 555055 |
D Tel |
19.05.00 |
June
| Product |
Problem |
Action |
Source |
Date |
Toys R Us Blazer bikes 21 speed front suspn 26" Mens Montilla or 24" Boys Kazatin |
front shock forks may be faulty |
tel 0800 169 9703
to arrange check |
Times |
10.06.00 |
Toy Story figurines offer Nestle Cereals |
suction cup acts magnifies sun - fire |
dont expose to sunlight
tel. 01707 824 355 |
Express |
22.06.00 |
July
| Product |
Problem |
Action |
Source |
Date |
Hepworth central htng boilers Glo-worm Energysaver Combi 100 and Saunier Duval Ecosy 28E&SB 28E |
Overheating can lead to failure |
If boiler is 985mm (38.8in) high
tel 0800 915 7722 |
Times |
10.07.00 |
Feber Star 3 Bike Monster bat. charger |
Safety fault |
If charger orange/grey tel. 0808 100 1372 |
Times |
10.07.00 |
Remington Aromatherapy Steam Facial Model FS350 |
droplets can enter mask causing injury |
stop using immediately tel.0800 212 438 |
D Exp |
18.07.00 |
Proline fridge freezer CCB 235 - Comet |
fault detected - leak of coolant onto food |
tel.0845 609 6099
quoting serial number |
Times |
19.07.00 |
Power Devil 1200w Hover Mower Model No. PDG4140 |
blade holder can break in use |
do not use, return to store for refund
tel.01761 416 034 |
D Exp |
21.07.00 |
Fisher Price Hop Skip Jumper - baby bouncer |
missing safety strap |
tel.01628 500 302 |
Mail |
26.07.00 |
Fisher Price Big Action Construction - 72028 |
if crane has 64cm strap (30cm strap OK) |
tel.01628 500 302 |
D Tel |
26.07.00 |
Wickes Triple Halo spotlight No.700149 |
instructions may result in unsafe installation |
do not touch fitting
tel. 0800 0851 323 |
D Exp |
22.07.00 |
August
| Product |
Problem |
Action |
Source |
Date |
Woolworths/Chad Valley pull along toy caterpillar |
small parts present choking hazard |
do not use, return to store for refund |
Ind |
21.08.00 |
Wickes 7 KW shower Aquatronic 1 (3rd-29th Aug ‘00) No. 410070 |
faulty - valve reversed can cause scalding |
do not use
tel.0800 015 4145 |
D Exp |
24.08.00 |
Fisher-Price lift and lock swing Models - 2092, 75960, 75970, 75973 and 75980 |
accident in USA after misuse |
tel. 01628 500 302 for free harness |
D Tel |
25.08.00 |
September
| Product |
Problem |
Action |
Source |
Date |
Playskool Klackeroo Clikck Clack Cla a Billes 5454 |
knobs can detach - choking hazard |
stop using
tel. 00800 22 42 72 76 for replacement |
D Mail |
20.09.00 |
Bass Hooch Lemon & Tropical 330ml bottles |
glass fragments found in bottle |
tel. 0800 371 166 |
D Tel |
28.09.00 |
Product Recalls 2000 - summary
Total : 45
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
