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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
‘Discontinue use immediately' alert as household gadget sold urgently recalled amid ‘electric shock, fire & burns' fears
AN URGENT warning has been issued for online shoppers over a popular product that has been recalled over "electric shock, fire and burns" fears. 3 The Electric Heater 1200W Ceramic Heater Fan Heaters are being recalled Credit: 3 It comes with risks of electric shock, burns and fire Credit: The The affected product presents a risk of electric shock, fire and burns. It has failed the mechanical strength testing, leading to parts that can break, giving access to live parts and leading to electric shock, which is dangerous for consumers. The mini heater is also not resistant to heat and fire, which can lead to overheating parts, potentially causing fire propagation with the appliance or to surrounding materials. READ MORE ON PRODUCT RECALLS And this can result in The CCPC stated that the product does not have the appropriate markings and instructions required under the relevant safety legislation. The model number is XH-1201. The Amazon ASIN is B0CMCZT6QR. The manufacturer is Ikram & Sons Limited. There are approximately 14 affected products in the Republic of Ireland. Most read in The Irish Sun Customers are urged to discontinue use immediately. And they are encouraged to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to them. Ford Issues Urgent 'Do Not Drive' Order for 2025 Bronco After Severe Safety Flaw This can be done via your user account on the Amazon website or app. Earlier this month, an urgent The beauty item in question is the BEAUTYLUSHH UV nail lamp, which was available for Irish customers to buy on The lamp was reported to the The safety bosses said that the power supply cable is "not secure and may make contact with accessible live parts of the product." They concluded that due to this fault, the product could result in the risk of electric shock. The CCPC has also identified three key things to check to see if you are in possession of a UV nail lamp impacted by the recall. First, check the type and number of models, which in this case is SUN5 – 6462. Once this is identified, it is advised to check the batch number, which is D24-2024-22427-1. Following this, the bar code needs to be checked, which should read 5902802908650 if faulty. If you are in ownership of the 3 Customers are encouraged to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to them Credit: Reuters
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Fake discounts and pressure tactics: How Shein has become the target of Ireland's consumer watchdog
Chinese fast fashion brand Shein is usually in the news because of its poor human rights and environmental record. This week, its anti-consumer practices came under the spotlight. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), along with the European Commission and national consumer authorities in Belgium, France and The Netherlands have called on Shein to rectify several practices on its platform that potentially breach EU consumer law. Shein routinely uses fake discounts, which seem to offer better deals by showing price reductions, but these reductions are not actually based on prior prices, as required by EU law. They also use pressure tactics: using false deadlines to make consumers feel they have to act now or lose out on a bargain. The consumer body says the site also displays incomplete and incorrect information about a consumer's rights to return goods and receive refunds. There's also deceptive labelling, where it's suggested the product offers something special when in fact the relevant feature is required by law. Misleading claims is another issue. This is where the site gives false or deceptive information about the sustainability benefits of certain products. And if you want to contact Shein with questions or complaints, you're going to have trouble finding its contact details — another potential breach of consumer law. The CCPC says information has been requested to assess the company's compliance with further obligations, including those around product rankings, ratings and reviews, and third-party sellers. Shein now has one month to propose commitments on how it will address the identified consumer law issues. Picture: Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Last April, Shein was designated as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act. Shein then had four months to comply with the most stringent obligations applicable to these platforms. These include the obligation to assess and mitigate any systemic risks stemming from its services. The European Commission is currently carrying out a preliminary Digital Services Act investigation of Shein that concerns, among other things, the presence of illegal content and goods on Shein's marketplace, the transparency of its recommender systems and measures to mitigate risks relating to consumer protection, public health and users' wellbeing. The ongoing investigation, which is being carried out through the European Commission's Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) network is co-led by the CCPC, together with consumer authorities in Belgium, France and The Netherlands under the coordination of the European Commission. Shein now has one month to propose commitments on how it will address the identified consumer law issues. Depending on its reply, the CPC may enter a dialogue with the company, and if it does not address the concerns identified, national authorities may take enforcement measures to ensure compliance. Any resultant fines will be based on the company's annual turnover in the relevant member states. Patrick Kenny is a member of the CCPC. He says consumers should be allowed to shop without being put under pressure by fake deadlines or misled by fake discounts. They also need clear information about how consumers can contact the company, how to return an item and receive a refund. In this case, the CCPC and the CPC network have identified several practices that could mislead consumers or undermine their consumer rights. "E-retailers and online marketplaces have a legal obligation to provide transparent and honest information about the products they sell, and consumers' rights around returns. The CCPC takes any breaches of the law very seriously and looks forward to constructive engagement with Shein during the course of this investigation.' Boots Ireland pleaded guilty to breaking sales-pricing legislation. File picture The big problem with Shein is, of course, its contribution to ecological degradation and abusive labour practices. A recent BBC investigation into the online retailer found workers were routinely spending 75 hours a week bent over sewing machines — in contravention of China's own labour laws. In 2023, the company admitted to finding two cases of child labour in its supply chain. The company's runaway success has been built on selling dresses and tops that cost next to nothing, which is a seductive business model in an era of runaway inflation on almost everything else. But i n a world in climate crisis, how we choose to spend our money today has a direct impact on the lives of others. Buying cheap clothes that don't last is getting more and more difficult to justify. Meanwhile, the CCPC has also been busy bringing Irish-based retailers into line with sales pricing legislation. In the Dublin District Court on Monday, Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited pleaded guilty to breaking this legislation. The pharmacy and beauty chain was ordered by Judge Anthony Halpin to pay €1,000 to the Little Flower Penny Dinners charity and to pay the costs of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Section 1 of the Probation of Offenders Act "is to be applied upon compliance with the court order". The prosecution was brought by the CCPC against Boots Ireland following online sweeps conducted over the 2023-2024 winter sales season, including Black Friday. CCPC chair Brian McHugh: 'Businesses need to be able to compete for consumers openly and honestly on price.' This case forms part of the first wave of prosecutions under sales pricing legislation introduced in 2022, after Lifestyle Sports, DID Electrical, and Rath-Wood also pleaded guilty to breaking the same legislation in March of this year. The law requires traders to base any discount on the lowest price in at least the previous 30 days, and to display this price clearly on any price tag or advertisement. Suppose, for example, a product is priced at €1,649 from December 23, 2024, to January 24, 2025. On January 25, 2025, until February 8, 2025, the price of the product is increased to €1,949. On February 9, 2025, the price is reduced to €1,579 with an indicated prior price of €1,949 in the price reduction announcement, despite the lowest price in the previous 30 days before this reduction being €1,649. If a trader increases the price of a product for a short period before immediately reducing the price back to its previous price, the trader can't use this briefly-increased price as the prior price in its price reduction announcement, as this is not the lowest price in at least the previous 30 days. Chairperson of the CCPC, Brian McHugh, pointed out that misleading sale discounts harm consumers and harm competition. 'Businesses need to be able to compete for consumers openly and honestly on price. Transparency around sales discounts allows consumers to make informed decisions about their purchases and to shop with confidence.'
Dublin Live
3 days ago
- General
- Dublin Live
Amazon recall warning as electric heater poses 'risk of electric shock and fire'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Irish shoppers have been warned about a recall of a heating gadget sold on Amazon due to potential electric shock and fire risks. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has flagged a safety concern this Thursday with the Electric Heater 1200W Ceramic Heater Fan Heaters with 2 Heat Modes, Overheating and Tip-Over Protection, Plug in Space Heaters for Home Low Energy XH-1201 available on Amazon's marketplace. Ireland's consumer authority has initiated a recall of the widely-used heater as it "presents a risk of electric shock, fire and burns". The CCPC has found that the product did not pass mechanical strength tests, resulting in breakable parts that could expose live components, posing a risk of electric shock. Further examination revealed that the heater is not resistant to heat and fire, which may cause parts to overheat, potentially leading to fires within the device or nearby materials, increasing the risk of fire and burns, reports the Irish Mirror. Additionally, the product lacks the necessary markings and instructions mandated by the applicable safety regulations. The model number involved in the recall is XH-1201, the Amazon ASIN is B0CMCZT6QR, and the manufacturer is Ikram and Sons Limited. This product was available for purchase online via Amazon, and reports suggest there are about 14 units affected in the Republic of Ireland. Customers who've snapped up any of these items are being urged to cease using them "immediately" and take them back to the shop they got them from for a complete refund. Punters should get in touch with Amazon to check what options they have. This can be sorted through your user account on Amazon. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Urgent recall issued for popular Amazon product over 'fire and burns' fears
Irish shoppers are being warned that a heating product sold on Amazonhas been recalled due to the risk of it causing serious harm to its owners. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) announced on Thursday that a safety issue has been identified with the Electric Heater 1200W Ceramic Heater Fan Heaters with 2 Heat Modes, Overheating & Tip-Over Protection, Plug in Space Heaters for Home Low Energy XH-1201 sold on the Amazon marketplace. According to Ireland's consumer watchdog, a recall has been issued on the popular heating product as it "presents a risk of electric shock, fire and burns". The CCPC said that the product failed mechanical strength testing leading to parts that can break giving access to live parts and leading to electric shock. It was also discovered that the product is not resistant to heat and fire which can lead to overheating parts potentially causing fire propagation within the appliance or to surrounding materials. This can result in fire and burns. The product also does not have the appropriate markings and instructions required under the relevant safety legislation. The number of the model affected by the recall is XH-1201, while the Amazon ASIN is B0CMCZT6QR and the manufacturer is Ikram & Sons Limited. The product was sold online through Amazon and It is understood that there are approximately 14 affected products in the Republic of Ireland. Shoppers who purchased one of these products are strongly advised to stop using them "immediately" and return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund. Customers are advised to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to them. This can be done via your user account on Amazon.
Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
HMC diabetes centres earn prestigious recertification from JCI
Tribune News Network Doha In a significant advancement for diabetes care in the region, Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) National Diabetes Centers, under the Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), have achieved their third consecutive Clinical Care Programme Certification (CCPC) from Joint Commission International (JCI). HMC's National Diabetes Centers – based at Hamad General Hospital, Al Wakra Hospital and the Women's Wellness and Research Center – serve more than 100,000 patients annually, with over 160,000 visits across the three locations. This renewed certification, following rigorous evaluation, highlights HMC's continued dedication to clinical excellence, innovation and patient-centered outcomes across its National Diabetes Centers. Dr Khalid Mohammed Al Jalham, HMC's Chief Medical Officer, emphasized the significance of this achievement: 'This recertification is a testament to the strength of our specialist services and the dedication of our multidisciplinary teams. It reflects the success of our strategic direction to elevate secondary and tertiary care services across the Corporation. I am proud of our teams' alignment with our overarching quality agenda and their shared commitment to delivering world-class care that meets the evolving needs of the local population.' This achievement is aligned with the National Health Strategy 2024-2030 (NHS-3) Action Plan on Obesity, Diabetes and Modifiable Risk Factors for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases (ASCVDs). Under this framework, HMC's diabetes centers operate as Centers of Excellence, providing specialized secondary and tertiary care for complex cases, while supporting the national shift toward integrated, preventive and community-based models of chronic disease management. Dr. Dabia Al Mohanadi, Division Chief of Endocrine and Director of the Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), HMC said: 'This JCI CCPC recertification affirms our leadership as a regional model for integrated diabetes care and validates the exceptional quality of services we deliver every day. It reflects our commitment to the NHS-3 Action Plan's vision of specialized centres of excellence that optimize outcomes through multidisciplinary expertise, innovation and patient-focused care. Our National Diabetes Centers, under Qatar Metabolic Institute, remain at the forefront of managing complex cases, guiding system-wide improvement and supporting the decentralization of routine care to primary health settings.' Dr. Mahmoud Ali Zirie, Director of the HGH-based center said that the facility is designed to manage the most complex diabetes cases in Qatar. 'This renewed certification is a strong endorsement of our patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach to diabetes care.' At the Women's Wellness and Research Center, Dr. Mohammed Bashir, Director of the National Diabetes Center noted that the recertification highlights the importance of continuity in maternal health. 'This recognition ensures that our diabetes-in-pregnancy care remains aligned with global best practices. It's a critical step in safeguarding both maternal and neonatal outcomes and reinforces our role as a national referral center for this patient group.' Dr. Khaled Mansur Dukhan, Director of the National Diabetes Center at Al Wakra Hospital added: 'The certification process has elevated our delivery of care through enhanced consistency, clearer care pathways and a stronger focus on patient experience and outcomes.' HMC's diabetes services are delivered by highly coordinated multidisciplinary teams comprising physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, dietitians, pharmacists, podiatrists, psychologists, and administrative professionals who are united by a mission to prevent complications and empower individuals with diabetes to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. The JCI CCPC is considered one of the world's most rigorous healthcare certifications, requiring adherence to clinical guidelines, measurable quality outcomes and a sustained culture of safety. Preparation for recertification typically spans 36 months and reflects deep institutional commitment across all levels. This recognition not only reinforces Qatar's leadership in chronic disease management but also highlights the strategic role of HMC's National Diabetes Centers in delivering on the NHS-3's bold vision for population health transformation.
