Are you looking to stay ahead of the curb, and be notified of products/items which have been blacklisted as faulty?
You’re in luck, every week we are going to write a blog post pinpointing all the faulty goods which have come to our attention in the UK; you’ll never be left in the dark again.
Weekly product recall post
Here’s the latest installment of Faulty Product recalls:
Featured Product:
Brand: YOUNG DIMENSION (by Primark)
Name: Unknown
Product: Boys’ shirt
Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Type / number of model: 2G Check Shirt – 46943 Navy and 2G Check Shirt – 46943 Coral
Batch number / Barcode: Unknown
Risk type: Choking
The shirt has press studs which may become detached, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the relevant national standard UNE 40902.
Items:
Brand: HM
Name: HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Product: Fancy-dress mask
Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Type / number of model: Unknown
Batch number / Barcode: 8820160828083
Risk type: Burns
The product poses a risk of burns due to the high flammability of the material of the mask. If a person wears the mask and it catches fire, it could cause burns, particularly to the face.
Brand: Lowrance (sonar), Manada (battery charger)
Name: All Season Portable Pack
Product: Sonar
Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Type / number of model: Battery charger: A602-140120, Sonar: Elite 3-X
Batch number / Barcode: 7318270602118
Risk type: Electric shock
The live pins of the plug on the battery charger are accessible during connection or disconnection.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.Brand: B-right®
Name: LED Mini Party Light
Product: Party light
Category: Lighting equipment
Type / number of model: Unknown
Batch number / Barcode: Unknown
Risk type: Electric shock
The lamp can be opened up completely by slight pressure on the side, with the result that live parts are accessible.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62560.
Brand: Dickins & Jones
Name: Goosey Lucy and Drummer Boy Hot Water Bottle
Product: Hot water bottle
Category: Other
Type / number of model: D703287 & D700192
Batch number / Barcode: Unknown
Risk type: Burns
The hot water bottle may leak when filled with hot water and excessive pressure is applied, which could result in burning of the skin.
The product does not comply with the relevant national standard.Brand: Renault
Name: Scenic
Product: Passenger car
Category: Motor vehicles
Type / number of model: Scenic (XFA)
e2*2007/46*0574*00, e2*2007/46*0574*01
Batch number / Barcode: The vehicles concerned are equipped with an automatic gear box (DW5 and DW6) and were manufactured between 1 July 2016 and 6 October 2016.
Risk type: Injuries
Part of the sound insulation can detach which can cause the automatic parking brake to be released unintentionally.Brand: ZEEMAN
Name: Eva Animal Pull Toys
Product: Pull-along toy
Category: Toys
Type / number of model: C31736 A26869 111600
Batch number / Barcode: 2099960268696
Risk type: Strangulation
The cord of the sea lion pull-along toy is too long and may wrap around the child’s neck, leading to strangulation.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.If you own any of the listed products above and believe it’s faulty or/concerned about the safety of a product; please contact us.
Further reading
Accidents caused by faulty products – Oakwood Solicitors
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