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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Popular beauty product sold by Amazon urgently recalled over ‘high risk of electric shock'
Part of it is suspected to be counterfeit SHOCK WAVES Popular beauty product sold by Amazon urgently recalled over 'high risk of electric shock' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR Amazon product is being urgently recalled due to its "high risk of electric shock". The beauty product has been deemed unable to meet a number of requirements outlined by the Office for Product & Safety Standards. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The Local Authority Trading Standards notified of the product's risks Credit: Amazon It is the Kaloary Roll-on Wax Kit, which includes an electrical wax warmer, soft wax cartridges, wax strips and an after-wax treatment oil. The heating elements of the kit have been found to be insufficiently insulated, which is the cause of the product's high electric shock risk. Additionally, the plug that is supplied with the warmer does not contain a ballast and the fuse is counterfeit. In the recall notice, the Office for Product Safety & Standards warned: "During normal use, the product could short-circuit, causing electric shock. Read More UK News LIDL HORROR Woman, 71, dies after 'brawl' outside Lidl as pair in their 60s arrested "Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation." Whilst the kit as a whole is not considered to be counterfeit, the fuse is suspected to be. It has subsequently been categorised to have a high risk level of electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of both the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. The wax kit, which comes in a light pink rectangular box from China, is said to be destroyed at the border as a corrective measure. It received a mixture of responses from Amazon users, with 65% of customer reviews giving a five star rating. Amazon Ends 'Try Before You Buy' for Prime Members One wrote: "This is the perfect DIY starter wax kit. "Comes with all the tools needed and instructions as well." However, 23% gave the product one star, with one customer who made the warning: "It literally melted and tripped out my electricity, it started out that the wax wouldn't melt so as per instruction leave it on hour max so did but before an hour it started smoking a tripped out, not impressed." The Kaloary Roll-on Wax Kit from Amazon is not the only popular beauty product that has had to be recalled for its electric shock risks. Last month, shoppers around the UK were warned not to use an electric hair cap due to the risk of it causing electric shock or fire. It was the Beauty Hair Revitalise Steamer Cap by Eclat Cosmetic Ltd. and was being sold at TK Maxx and Homesense stores from the beginning of the year.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Popular beauty product sold by Amazon urgently recalled over ‘high risk of electric shock'
A POPULAR Amazon product is being urgently recalled due to its "high risk of electric shock". The 1 The Local Authority Trading Standards notified of the product's risks Credit: Amazon It is the Kaloary Roll-on Wax Kit, which includes an electrical wax warmer, soft wax cartridges, wax strips and an after-wax treatment oil. The heating elements of the kit have been found to be insufficiently insulated, which is the cause of the product's high electric shock risk. Additionally, the plug that is supplied with the warmer does not contain a ballast and the fuse is counterfeit. In the recall notice, the Office for Product Safety & Standards warned: "During normal use, the product could short-circuit, causing electric shock. Read More UK News "Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation." Whilst the kit as a whole is not considered to be counterfeit, the fuse is suspected to be. It has subsequently been categorised to have a high risk level of electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of both the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. Most read in The Sun The wax kit, which comes in a light pink rectangular box from China, is said to be destroyed at the border as a corrective measure. It received a mixture of responses from Amazon users, with 65% of customer reviews giving a five star rating. Amazon Ends 'Try Before You Buy' for Prime Members One wrote: "This is the perfect DIY starter wax kit. "Comes with all the tools needed and instructions as well." However, 23% gave the product one star, with one customer who made the warning: "It literally melted and tripped out my electricity, it started out that the wax wouldn't melt so as per instruction leave it on hour max so did but before an hour it started smoking a tripped out, not impressed." The Kaloary Roll-on Wax Kit from Amazon is not the only popular beauty product that has had to be recalled for its electric shock risks. Last month, shoppers around the UK were warned not to use an It was the Beauty Hair Revitalise Steamer Cap by Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
Daily Record
7 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Popular air fryer recalled from Wilko and The Range over 'serious risk of fire'
The Range and Wilko have pulled the kitchen product from shelves over concerns it could melt, warp or even catch fire. A popular air fryer has been recalled over serious concerns that the product could melt or warp when in use, posing a serious fire risk. Wilko and The Range have taken the product off of store shelves, and customers who have purchased the fryer are being urged to return it. The Haden air fryer was deemed by the Office for Product Safety and Standards as posing a 'serious risk of fire'. It was concluded by the safety watchdog that the kitchen gadget's maximum temperature could melt or warp the product's plastic, or could catch fire. The regulator warned: "The product presents a serious risk of fire as the heating element exceeds 150 degrees (the marked limit). After prolonged use on the highest setting, the plastic and metal parts can warp and melt, presenting a risk of fire.' It was also found that the piece of kitchen kit failed to adhere to the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Those who have purchased the product are being urged to return it to its place of purchase for a full refund. And the popular air fryer is not the only kitchen product to be recalled recently. Last week, Kenneth Hanna's Farm Shop in Northern Ireland announced that STEC (a deadly bacteria) was potentially found to have contaminated their Jersey milk. Customers are being urged not to consume or use Ken's Raw Jersey Milk and instead, return it or dispose of it. The recall, which applied exclusively to customers based in Northern Ireland, affected all batch codes and use-by dates of the two-litre bottles of the cow milk. An alert sharing the details of the milk recall was recently posted to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which explained many of the symptoms associated with STEC organisms. These symptoms included severe diarrhoea, bloody diarrhoea and abdominal pain. In some cases, it can cause haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. Anyone experiencing these symptoms has been advised to avoid going to school, work or nursery for up to 48 hours to avoid passing them on. STEC (Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli) is a specific type of that produces Shiga toxins, which are potent biological toxins that can cause severe illness in humans. O157:H7 is the most well-known STEC strain and is often linked to foodborne outbreaks from undercooked beef, raw produce, or unpasteurised dairy. Symptoms of an STEC infection typically begin three to four days after exposure but can range from one to 10 days. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. 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. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Amazon bedroom gadget urgently recalled over ‘serious risk of electric shock'
The device is a common piece of homeware Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR Amazon bedroom gadget has been recalled after it was found to have a 'risk of electric shock'. Product standards authorities have described the risk as 'serious' and have warned that it fails to meet regulatory requirements. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 An urgent recall has been issued for a popular Amazon product Credit: AP 3 The Sedom table lamp has been found to have a risk of causing electric shocks Credit: 3 The product has now been rejected at the border Credit: AFP The Sedom table lamp (model number: SD-T10) came with a matching lampshade and was a popular item on Amazon. However, the product is no longer available through the online marketplace after it was found to be of high risk to British consumers. Local Authority Trading Standards reported the product to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). Now, the OPPS has released a product safety report which urgently warns shoppers against using the lamp. Read More on Amazon News BLOCK OUT Amazon users race to nab an £8 garden privacy buy that works as a sunshade too In the form's risk description, the OPSS wrote: 'The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the instructions state that it can be used outdoors, despite not having adequate ratings to prevent water ingress. 'If water damages the product internally, the user could receive an electric shock.' The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Also, the OPSS announced that the product 'import has been rejected at the border and destroyed'. The Sun have approached Amazon for comment, after the product's ban from the website. The warning comes just weeks after another Amazon product was recalled. Amazon issues update on major Alexa changes coming to millions of speakers and warns several key features are missing Like the Sedom lamp, the product was found to pose a 'serious risk of electric shock'. The Wefomey Universal power Supply claimed to be a 'universal power adapter' which 'fits into all DC input sockets'. However, it was found to be 'inadequately earthed' by product standards authorities. An advisory released by the government read: "The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to a lack of protection from access to its live parts." It added: "The insulation may break down during normal use, meaning the metal parts accessible to the consumer may be live. "If a consumer were to touch the product during use, they may receive an electric shock."
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Urgent warning that tumble dryers sold in the UK pose fire risk as owners told to ‘stop using immediately' in recall
This fault could lead to household fires if not addressed PRODUCT RECALL Urgent warning that tumble dryers sold in the UK pose fire risk as owners told to 'stop using immediately' in recall Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN URGENT warning has been issued about tumble dryers sold in the UK that pose a fire risk as owners are told to 'stop using immediately'. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have told owners to stop using the affected appliances and to take urgent safety precautions. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 An urgent warning has been issued about tumble dryers sold in the UK that pose a fire risk as owners are told to 'stop using immediately' Credit: Getty 2 The product represents a serious risk as the tumbler dryer may ignite Credit: Caple Officials explained: "The product presents a risk of fire as it is possible for an internal short circuit to occur during normal use, causing the tumble dryer to ignite." The product presents a risk of fire as it is possible for an internal short circuit to occur during normal use, causing the tumble dryer to ignite. This fault could lead to household fires if not addressed urgently. The officials explained that the products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Owners can check whether they have an affected product by checking their model number and serial number and following the instructions in the manufacturers' websites. The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme and owners are strongly advised to stop using the product immediately. Instead owners must contact the manufacturer to arrange for a modification to take place. It is imperative however that the product should not be used until the modification has taken place. If the plug is accessible, switch off and unplug the appliance. Home Appliances firm, Candy has said: "The issue relates to two manufacturing variations which, when found together, can result in the product catching fire when it is in use. People's minds are blown as they never realised there's a special button on your tumble dryer that makes odors vanish from smelly clothes "We take consumer safety very seriously and want to reduce any product safety risks to a minimum. "Therefore, we would like to carry out an in-home modification to rectify the issue. "This would require a service engineer to attend your home, free of charge." They have emphasised that if you own one of the affected models, they strongly advise that you do not use the appliance until the engineer has completed the modification. The models affected An urgent warning has been issued about tumble dryers sold in the UK that pose a fire risk as owners are told to 'stop using immediately'. Here are the models affected but do check your appliance on the website. Baumatic Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0144) Brand: Baumatic. Model: 31900533 BBTD H7A1TE-80 and 31900540 BBTDH7A1TE-80 Candy Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0143) Brand: Candy Caple Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0139) Brand: Caple. Affected models: TDi4001 and TDi4000 Haier Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0135) Brand: Haier. Model: 31900550 HDB4 H7A2TBERX80 and 31900541 HDBI H7A2TBEX-80 Hoover Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0138) Brand: Hoover Lamona Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0141) Brand: Lamona. Model: LAM8876, LAM8877, LAM8878, LAM8879 Montpellier Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0137) Brand: Montpellier. Model: MIHP 70 & 75 Full list of affected products Baumatic Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0144) Brand: Baumatic. Model: 31900533 BBTD H7A1TE-80 and 31900540 BBTDH7A1TE-80 Candy Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0143) Brand: Candy Caple Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0139) Brand: Caple. Affected models: TDi4001 and TDi4000 Haier Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0135) Brand: Haier. Model: 31900550 HDB4 H7A2TBERX80 and 31900541 HDBI H7A2TBEX-80 Hoover Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0138) Brand: Hoover Lamona Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0141) Brand: Lamona. Model: LAM8876, LAM8877, LAM8878, LAM8879 Montpellier Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0137) Brand: Montpellier. Model: MIHP 70 & 75 The number in brackets next to each product indicates its PSD notification number, the unique identifier used in the Product Safety Database (PSD) to track notifications about unsafe or non-compliant products. For further information and to check your appliance you can access the Candy product safety notice. Shoppers can also consult the product safety notice for each tumble dryer, accessible via the OPSS. Only yesterday, in another product recall - milk was urgently pulled from shelves over traces of deadly bacteria which kills one in 20. And Asda urgently recalled £12 baby clothing over a 'risk of injury' to tots as parents were warned to 'stop using immediately'.
