A wetsuit that poses a 'high risk of drowning' is being urgently recalled along with a faulty hammock from Aldi. The two items are among the latest alerts to be issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
The Aldi product is the Adventuridge Portable Hammock with Stand, sold in green or blue. The risk description says: "The product presents a risk of injuries as one seam at the head end of the fabric has been reported to fail after limited uses."
Meanwhile the Trespass "DIVER" Men's Full Body Wetsuit is subject to a temporary ban. The recall notice says: "The product presents a high risk of drowning as it does not provide adequate thermal protection for diving in cold water. If used for this purpose, the user could experience cold incapacitation leading to loss of coordination and lack of manual dexterity which could result in drowning."
Product recalls and safety notices are made by traders about products that have problems which could affect consumers' safety, PlymouthLive reports. Below are some of the latest Trading Standards recalls.
Trespass - "DIVER" Men's Full Body Wetsuit
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Trespass "DIVER" Men's Full Body Wetsuit
Type
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Wetsuit
Batch
Batch No: PO00011174
Item No
MACLSMD10003
Product description
Men's black and grey swimsuit with a Trespass chest logo
County of origin
China
Hazard
The product presents a high risk of drowning as it does not provide adequate thermal protection for diving in cold water. If used for this purpose, the user could experience cold incapacitation leading to loss of coordination and lack of manual dexterity which could result in drowning.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Corrective action
Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product.
Notified by
Local authority Trading Standards
Aldi - Adventuridge Portable Hammock with Stand
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Adventuridge Portable Hammock with Stand sold by Aldi
Type
Furniture - Portable hammock
Blue model barcode
4061462514593
Green model barcode
4061462514852
Product description
Adult portable hammock available in green or blue with a metal frame / stand.
Hazard
The product presents a risk of injuries as one seam at the head end of the fabric has been reported to fail after limited uses.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled by end users. For more information, please see: https://www.aldi.co.uk/product-notices
Notified by
Local authority Trading Standards
Wool Room Sleeping Bags (0-6m)
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Wool Room Starry Nights, Spotty Fun and Jungle Friends Baby Wool Sleeping Bag (0-6m)
Type
Childcare articles and children's equipment - Infant sleeping bag
Other product info
Sold between May 2021 and June 2022
Product description
Infant sleeping bag available in three prints: starry nights, spotty fun and jungle friends
Hazard
The neck circumference of the affected models has been found to be too large and not in compliance with the relevant standard. This could lead to the suffocation of the baby if they slip down into the sleep bag and the garment covers their face.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. For more information, please see: https://www.thewoolroom.com/sleeping-bag-recall-/
Notified by
Local authority Trading Standards
iROCKER - Blackfin Paddle Boards
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
iROCKER Blackfin Paddle Boards (Models V, X and XL)
Type
Hobby / sports equipment - Stand-up inflatable paddle boards
Models
Blackfin Model V, Blackfin Model X and Blackfin Model XL
Serial numbers
All numbers starting with IR-TSEBF, Numbers between IR139020 and IR141685, Numbers between IR157500 and IR160165, Numbers between IR160500 and IR163165
Product description
Stand-up inflatable paddle boards
Hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of exposure to water / drowning as it substandard glue was used during a five-month manufacturing period, which can result in seam separation and deflation of affected units. If the seam separates when the product is in use, the user may fall into the water.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. All potentially affected consumers were notified on 27 July 2022 and offered replacement paddle boards. Further information can be found on the company's recall page.
Notified by
Office for Product Safety and Standards
Elgetec / Something Cosmetics - Ultrapower Ionic Hair Dryer
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Elgetec / Something Cosmetics Ultrapower Ionic Hair Dryer sold via TK Maxx and Homesense
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Hairdryer
Additional information
The product was on sale in TK Maxx and Homesense stores between January and July 2022
Product description
Black and red hairdryer. The brand name 'Elgetec Beauty' or 'Something Cosmetics' is printed on the hairdryer and the plug is marked with a five-point star inside a circle below the red fuse cover
Hazard
TK Maxx is recalling the products due to a safety issue which could cause an electric shock or fire. The plug and cord do not meet required safety standards and the plug was found to contain a counterfeit fuse.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. Further information about the recall can be found online.
Notified by
Local authority Trading Standards
