John Lewis, Amazon and Argos are recalling a number of items due to health and safety risks.
The Office for Products, Safety and Standards (OPSS) has recalled products this month due to various risks they pose on customers. Some of the safety fears include risk of choking, chemical risks and allergies.
When the OPSS issues a recall, it shares details on what you should do if you have bought the item, what is happening with the item, as well as detailed information on why the product is being pulled from shelves.
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Take a look below of the products being recalled and why.
My First Bear Rattle sold by John Lewis (2304-0010)
Type: Toys - wooden baby rattle
Brand: John Lewis and Partners
Hazard: The product has been recalled due to a choking hazard being caused by small parts releasing. This means that if a child were to place one of the small parts in their mouth, they could potentially choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 (Consumer Protection Act 1987).
Sales period: November 20, 2020 to February 7, 2023
Product code: 32020113
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Product Description: A bear shaped wooden baby rattle
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users. For further information, please see the John Lewis recall site here.
Online Home Shop Electric Heated Blankets (2302-0034)
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – electric heated blankets
Brand: Online home shop
SKU: OBEBPOLCL13 and OBEBPOLWH02
Batch codes (located on the care label): PO1712, PO1479, PO1478, PO1205
Sales Period: September 2022 to January 2023
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A charcoal 130 x 160 centimetres electric heated blanket and a white double sized electric heated blanket.
Hazard: The products have been recalled as they present a serious risk of fire and may not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. This means there is a risk that the product could catch fire and it may also pose a risk of electric shock. Customers who have purchased either of the affected products are advised to unplug the product and stop using it immediately.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users. A recall notice has been sent to all direct customers and retailers. For further information, please see the Online Home Shop recall site here.
Black, Red and Grey Electric Scooter with Charger (2211-0009)
Type: Machinery – E Scooter with charger
Brand: Guangdong, China
Barcode: 8858778202
Batch number: 61904
Charger model number: DX-420150
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A black e scooter with grey hand grips and red brake cable. Packaged in a brown cardboard box.
Hazard: The product has been recalled as it presents a risks of electric shock, fire, explosion and injuries due to the poor quality charger and poor external build quality on the scooter, the OPSS said. The external build quality requires improvement as a cable coming from the handlebar is not “tucked away” and could pose a loss of control hazard as the brake and control cables stick out from the handlebars. If the user were to lose control of the scooter due to this, it could result in injuries.
The transformer used in the charger was of a poor build quality because the separation between the primary and secondary windings did not meet the minimum requirements of the standard, which could result in fire/explosion/electric shock whilst charging a battery under fault conditions, the OPSS said. The plug, fuse, and cable used on the charger were all considered to be counterfeit. When tested, the plug face was found to fit a BS 1363 plug gauge however, the distance from the edge of the live and neutral pins to the edge of the plug was under the required 9.5mm, posing a potential electric shock hazard when the user inserts or removes the plug from the socket. There was no ballast present in the fuse as required by the standard and the cable is not considered to be approved as no licence number could be located on the database. The product was also missing some of the required documentation, markings and safety warnings.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
The Laundress Fabric Conditioners (2304-0083)
Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market.
Type: Chemical products – Fabric conditioner
Brand: The Laundress
Country of Origin: United States
Product Description: Fabric conditioners sold in white bottles with black caps. All recalled products have “The Laundress – New York” printed at the top of the label
Hazard: The fabric conditioners can contain a chemical impurity, ethylene oxide, a carcinogen that can cause adverse health effects if there is significant and direct long-term exposure.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users. For further information, please see The Laundress recall link here.
Hirsrian Fluffy Slime sold via Amazon (2111-0036)
Type: Toys - Fluffy Slime
Brand: hirsrian
Amazon ASIN: 9B075TDGD3R
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Clear plastic egg shaped containers containing multicoloured shimmer slime.
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain excessively high levels of Boron. Two samples of the product were tested and found to have boron levels of 846.61mg/kg and 697.42mg/kg, exceeding the limit of 300mg/kg. Boron toxicity can result in headaches, hypothermia, restlessness, weariness, dermatitis, and indigestion. Small amounts of chromium were also detected, which is prohibited.
The product does not comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users.
LOL Triple Layer Cosmetics Tin sold by Argos (2303-0147)
Type: Toys - Cosmetics
Brand: LOL
Affected batch code: 1F01
Sales period: February 1, 2021 to March 10, 2023
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: A pink and light blue triple layer tin cosmetic set.
Hazard: The product has been recalled as Benzyl Benzoate 120-51-4 which is an antimicrobial, perfuming & solvent ingredient is not indicated on the ingredients list for batch 1F01. Some individuals can have an intolerance or allergenic reaction to this ingredient.
This product does not meet the requirements of The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users. For further information, please see the Argos recall site here.
Tractor Ted Water Bottle and Digger Water Bottle (2304-0097)
Type: Childcare articles and children’s equipment – Drinking bottle
Brand: Tractor Ted
Batch number: JM1529
SKU’s: WATBOTDIG and WATBOTFM
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Two designs of Tractor Ted water bottles, one dark blue bottle decorated with diggers and one light blue bottle decorated with tractors. Both with lid and spout.
Hazard: Two designs have been recalled as there is a chance of a defect in the spout of the water bottle, which may result in small parts breaking off and presenting a potential choking hazard. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users. For further information, please see the Tractor Ted recall site here.
Mammut Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels (2304-0051)
Type: Hand Tools – Shovels
Brand: Mammut
Affected productions lots: Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe - 1121. Alugator Ride SE - 1221 & 0322 (sold as part of Barryvox Package, Barryvox S Package and Barryvox Package Tour)
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Product Description: Two variations of aluminium shovels with orange handles, one with a black finish and one with a silver finish. Designed for digging out avalanche victims. The product name and production lot number are printed on shovel shaft near the handle.
Hazard: The spring locking mechanism on the shovels can fail in an emergency excavation of a person buried by an avalanche. This is due to the pin joint that connects the shovel shaft to the shovel blade not being positioned correctly in every case, which can cause the shovel blade to detach from the shaft. This therefore poses a risk of injury or death for the buried person.
The affected batches of the products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action Recall of the product from end users. For further information, please access the Mammut recall site here.
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