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The Sun
6 days ago
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- The 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 beauty product has been deemed unable to meet a number of requirements outlined by the Office for Product & Safety Standards. 1 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. "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. 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
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Hugely popular £2.50 children's toy sold at B&Q & The Works urgently recalled over ‘risk of shattering & causing injury'
A POPULAR children's toy has been recalled over health and safety concerns. The toy, which is available at several major retailers, carries a risk of injury. The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued the recall for the Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper over concerns that the product could shatter. The red and blue plastic water balloon pumpers are available at shops like B&Q and The Works. It contains 300 multi-coloured balloons which can be inflated using the pumper. However, the product design failed to include a mechanism to prevent it becoming over-pressurised. This means there is a risk the product could build up with pressure and shatter, with the sharp plastic presenting a "medium" risk of injury. The recall affects products with the batch code 178095 and 178100. The product is no longer available to buy and has been recalled by The Works. Shoppers are urged to return the product immediately for a full refund, even without a receipt. A recall notice from The Works reads: "As a precautionary measure, The Works is recalling the above product due to a quality issue we have identified." Customers requiring further assistance can contact their customer service team for more information. 2 'Contaminated' fish sold at Aldi across 3 states recalled as 'life threatening' ingredient found – check date on label
The Sun
27-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Stroller urgently recalled over ‘high risk' of babies and toddlers choking as parents warned to stop using immediately
A POPULAR baby pram has been urgently recalled amid concerns it could cause serious harm to young children. Parents have been warned to stop using the stroller immediately as it can pose a potential choking hazard. 1 The At Performance stroller has been recalled as it poses a 'high risk' of asphyxiation to babies and toddlers when being used. A report from The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) revealed the risk in an urgent product safety report. The report claims that the Z1 Black and Z1 Gray models are those which pose a safety risk to young children if put in an upright position. It reads: "The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation due to the lack of warnings, instructions and safety information. "Without access to this information, a parent or carer could place the baby in the product in an upright position. "If the baby fell asleep, their head could drop forwards, restricting airflow to the lungs and potentially causing positional asphyxia." As a result, the item does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 and corrective measures have been implemented as a result. This includes imports of the item being rejected at the border with the strollers originally coming from China. The product was recalled on May 23 2025. The stroller is advertised online for as much as £500 and is described as suitable for children up to 36 months. Its description boasts a functional 3-in-1 pushchair that can also be used as an infant carrier and car seat. One of the features mentioned is the stroller backrest which "can be reclined to the lie-flat position in three increments" but if made upright, it presents a potentially fatal risk to a baby or toddler. The At Performance stroller isn't the only baby item to be recalled recently either. Just last month, parents were warned that a Newborn 0-3 Month Hooded Teddy Bear Sleeping Bag, sold via eBay, posed a serious suffocation risk. Some of the items were missing arm openings, meaning a baby may slip down if unattended, while others include a hood which could potentially cover their head or face if left alone. Parents were warned to "stop using them immediately". Earlier this month, ASDA was also forced to recall baby clothes after issuing an urgent warning to parents. The George baby zip rompers had a manufacturing issue that meant some of the zips potentially had sharp edges. ASDA warned it affected all sizes and urged parents to return the item for a full refund. And another trendy pram was recalled earlier this year over concerns with its parking brake. Parents were urged to check if their Stokke YOYO 3 Pram was part of the recall as the £319 stroller may experience an unintentional release of the brake during use, putting children at risk of an insecurely parked pram.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Popular kitchen gadget sold at Wilko and The Range urgently recalled over fears it could MELT catch fire
A POPULAR air fryer has been recalled after the UK's product safety watchdog warned it could melt, warp, or catch fire. The Haden air fryer, available at Wilko and The Range, has been pulled from the shelves after the Office for Product Safety and Standards said it doesn't meet safety requirements as it poses 'serious fire risk'. The watchdog warned that the appliance's temperature could rise above safe levels, leading to the warping and melting of its plastic and metal parts. 'Consumers are advised to stop using the product and return it to any The Range or Wilko store for a full refund,' the regulator said on Friday. The two tray fryer 'presents a serious risk of fire' as the heating element exceeds the market limit of 150 degrees, it said. In a joint statement first published in February, Wilko and The Range said they 'have taken the precautionary measure' of recalling the Haden 11L Stackable Air Fryer 'as some units have suffered melting of the outer plastic casing when used under prolonged high heat settings'. 'Touching the hot plastic could result in burn injuries and it is a potential fire hazard,' they warned. The two companies are advising customers who have purchased the widely used fryer to 'stop using the product immediately' and return it to any Range or Wilko store for a full refund or store credit. The Sun has reached out to the two companies for further comment. 2
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Every product recalled this week as charger sold on TikTok causes electric shocks
Several products have been recalled by government agencies this week, including the recall of some chicken items in Northern Ireland being extended, while two products sold on TikTok have been removed due the risk of electric shock. Product recalls are conducted by the government for a variety of reasons and are usually handled by the Food Standards Agency or the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If a product you have purchased has been recalled, you have the right to get the item repaired, replaced or refunded by the store you bought it from. Here are all of the product recalled for the past week: On Tuesday, Grape Tree recalled raw unsalted Macadamia Nuts because Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in a batch of the product. The products are the 250g bag, with a best before date of 11 July 2026 and the batch code G41 5 101 250610. organisms can cause severe diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome. People who have bought the product are being advised not to eat it and to return it for a full refund by emailing info@ This charger that was sold on TikTok has been recalled due to the risk of electric shock. The Office for Product Safety and Standards said it presented a "serious risk of electric shock" because the pins are not the correct length and cannot be safely plugged into the socket. They said: "If the user touches the exposed pins, they could receive an electric shock." The product can be identified with the following information: Charger model number: 4220 Plug model number: LP-60L Barcode: 911014096779 TikTok removed the item from its marketplace after the recall was issued on Wednesday. This plug-in sensor sold on TikTok has been recalled for the same reason as the charger. It has short pins, meaning it can present a risk of electric shock and cause uneven wear on the socket connectors, damaging the connection. It can be identified with the following information: Brand: Shenzhen Mingchuan lighting technology Co Ltd Model: Listed as Model No. 603, but label states Model No. 608 TikTok removed the item from its marketplace after the recall was issued on Wednesday. This recall only applies to Northern Ireland, with Kenneth Hannah recalling all of their raw Jersey milk after Shiga-toxin producing E. coli was found in it. All two-litre containers with all batch codes and any use-by date have been recalled. The recall was issued on Thursday. Anyone who has bought the milk should return it to the place they purchased it from for a full refund. Raw milk is unpasteurised, and it has been warned that it has a higher chance of developing dangerous organisms when compared to pasteurised milk. This recall has been extended from last week because listeria has been found in more products. The impacted products are: SPAR Enjoy Local Cooked Chicken Pieces SPAR Enjoy Local Cooked Chicken Slices SPAR Enjoy Local Cooked Chicken Fillets The original recall affects any of the above products with a use-by date of 21 May, the updated one also now includes the chicken pieces and slices with a use-by date of 23 May. The impacted batches are: 5126, 5128, 5126, 5128, 5126. Symptoms caused by Listeria can be similar to flu, but in rare cases, the infection can be more severe causing serious complications like meningitis. Older people, newborn babies, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to a listeria infection. The products should be returned to the stores where they were bought, where customers will be given a full refund. A receipt is not required for the refund. They can also call SPAR customer service on 0289 034 2733. LXINSHU, which also trades under the name Xinda, has had its half-body climbing harness recalled. The full product name is LXINSHU Half Body Climbing Harnesses, Thicken Widen Waist Protection Safety Harness, Safety Belt for Rock Tree. It was sold on Amazon, and was removed when the recall was issued on Wednesday. The Office for Product Safety and Standards said it had been identified as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) but was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it has been adequately conformity assessed. They said the lack of assessment may increase the risk to customers as the product may not perform as expected when relied upon for its designed use. This infrared diesel heater, designed for use in medium-sized garages and workshops, has been recalled due to the risk of fire. The Office for Product Safety and Standards it is possible for the combustion chamber to be overfuelled, leading to a temperature beyond intended parameters. This overfuelling leads to flames extending through the front radiation plate which can fail if used for extended amounts of time. If the plate fails, an open flame can be exposed and hot material potentially discarded on the ground in front of the unit. The product can be identified with the following information: Brand: SIP Industrial Products Model: Fireball ID78 Barcode: 5012713005918 Batch numbers: P0062511 and P0062954 Anyone who owns the product should stop using it and contact Sip Group to return the unit. They can be reached via 01509 500400 or customerservice@
