7 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
The stroller does not comply with the mandatory standard 'Competition and Consumer Act 2010 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 8 of 2007 - Consumer Product Safety Standard for Prams and Strollers'. When the handle of the product is in one of the lower four positions, a gap is created between the main body of the stroller and the handle. The manufacturer labels are also missing or insufficient.
The core drills and spare parts were installed with a gasket containing asbestos.
There is inadequate insulation on the wiring to the overload switch under the compressor. This is accessible to the user; if the user reaches into the cavity of the compressor body they may have access to live parts.
The product does not comply with the permanent ban on children's products containing more than 1% diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP). These products are banned under the 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 11 of 2011, Permanent Ban on Children's Products containing more than 1% diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP)'. DEHP is a commonly used plasticiser that is used to make plastics such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) soft and flexible.
The products do not comply with the 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 4 of 2014 as amended' - 'Consumer Goods (Bean Bags) Safety Standard 2014'. The bean bags do not have a child-resistant slide fastener or the required warning label attached.
The plastic plug placed in the centre pole tube can come loose without the use of a tool.
Manufacturing residue may remain on the inner pocket of the carry cases that were provided with the headphones and may cause mould to form ( Aspergillus ).