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Wales Online
23-05-2025
- Wales Online
Urgent product recall over TikTok shop item with ‘serious risk'
Urgent product recall over TikTok shop item with 'serious risk' The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a recall notice for the Chinese-made product that has been sold via the viral social video platform TikTok users have been warned about one product they may have purchased via the app (Image: Getty Images ) TikTok shop customers are being urged to avoid using one product that carries a "serious risk" to health and safety. A Government department has issued a recall notice for the item, which has been sold via the viral social video platform. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) says it does not adhere to safety regulations. The Chinese-made product is a lithium-ion (or Li-ion) charger designed for use with electrical appliances such as laptops and smartphones. The black charger comes with a black plug and power supply cord but the OPSS says it is unsafe "due to poor internal construction". As such, it presents a risk of electric shock to its users. Anyone who has bought the product should contact the distributor immediately. An OPSS spokesperson said: "The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the pins are not the correct length and cannot be safely plugged into the socket. If the user touches the exposed pins, they could receive an electric shock. "Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Article continues below The product has now been removed from the TikTok marketplace (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) "The products have been recalled from end users. Owners of the product are advised to contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress. "The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok)." The product details are as follows: How to report unsafe products The Li-on charger being recalled by the Government (Image: OPSS ) If you believe a product is unsafe and poses a risk, it's crucial to report your concerns. In England and Wales, the OPSS recommends that you contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline. If you're in Scotland, get in touch with the Advice Direct Scotland consumer helpline. For those in Northern Ireland, your local district council should be your point of contact. The OPSS advice reads: "Your complaint may be referred to the relevant local Trading Standards Service or Environmental Health Service in Northern Ireland. Your information will help decide if they need to take any action. "You may be entitled to a refund, a replacement, or a repair if there is a safety issue with a product you own. Article continues below "If an unsafe product results in injury to you or your family, or damage to your property, you may be able to claim compensation, depending on the circumstances."
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Urgent recall of popular product bought on TikTok over electric shock risk – what to do if you own one
AN URGENT recall has been made of a popular product bought on TikTok over its electric shock risk - what to do if you own one. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have told owners to contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress. Advertisement 2 An urgent recall has been made of a popular product bought on TikTok over its electric shock risk - what to do if you own one Credit: AFP 2 The product poses a serious risk to owners and is no longer listed Credit: The black lithium-ion charger with a black plug and power supply cord is sold via TikTok but it presents a serious risk of electric shock. This is because the pins are not the correct length and cannot be safely plugged into the socket. OPPS explained: "If the user touches the exposed pins, they could receive an electric shock." Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation. Advertisement UK News The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994. And it has therefore been recalled from end users and the listing has been removed by the online marketplace. On TikTok, people discover a wide selection of products through Shoppable videos, interactive live streams and an expansive marketplace. They can then conveniently make purchases without leaving the app. Full details of the product are - Li-ion charger model 4220, plug model LP-60L with the barcode 911014096779. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Owners of the product are advised to contact the distributor they purchased it from to request redress. Meanwhile, 'Contaminated' Costco snack recalled as 'small pieces of wood' are found inside it – eight products are affected OPSS have told owners to stop using the affected appliances and to take urgent safety precautions. Only yesterday, in another product recall - Advertisement And a Health food brand It came after Lidl recently told shoppers not to eat one of its savoury snacks over fears it could contain . And just last month, Iceland recalled its Vegetable Lasagne after the possible presence of hard plastic pieces was discovered in packs with best-before dates of 23 July 2026 and 30 July 2026. Advertisement A
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Urgent recall of popular product bought on TikTok over electric shock risk – what to do if you own one
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has said that the item poses a serious risk to buyers SHOCK WARNING Urgent recall of popular product bought on TikTok over electric shock risk – what to do if you own one Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN URGENT recall has been made of a popular product bought on TikTok over its electric shock risk - what to do if you own one. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have told owners to contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 An urgent recall has been made of a popular product bought on TikTok over its electric shock risk - what to do if you own one Credit: AFP 2 The product poses a serious risk to owners and is no longer listed Credit: The black lithium-ion charger with a black plug and power supply cord is sold via TikTok but it presents a serious risk of electric shock. This is because the pins are not the correct length and cannot be safely plugged into the socket. OPPS explained: "If the user touches the exposed pins, they could receive an electric shock." Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994. And it has therefore been recalled from end users and the listing has been removed by the online marketplace. On TikTok, people discover a wide selection of products through Shoppable videos, interactive live streams and an expansive marketplace. They can then conveniently make purchases without leaving the app. Full details of the product are - Li-ion charger model 4220, plug model LP-60L with the barcode 911014096779. Owners of the product are advised to contact the distributor they purchased it from to request redress. Meanwhile, 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'. 'Contaminated' Costco snack recalled as 'small pieces of wood' are found inside it – eight products are affected OPSS have told owners to stop using the affected appliances and to take urgent safety precautions. Only yesterday, in another product recall - milk was urgently pulled from shelves over traces of deadly bacteria which kills one in 20. Asda also urgently recalled £12 baby clothing over a 'risk of injury' to tots as parents were warned to 'stop using immediately'. And a Health food brand urgently recalled a popular snack over fears as shoppers warned 'do not eat'. It came after Lidl recently told shoppers not to eat one of its savoury snacks over fears it could contain salmonella. And just last month, Iceland recalled its Vegetable Lasagne after the possible presence of hard plastic pieces was discovered in packs with best-before dates of 23 July 2026 and 30 July 2026. A popular pasta sauce was also urgently recalled from supermarket shelves after fears emerged that some jars contained shards of glass.
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Hugely popular women's accessory is urgently recalled from Amazon over fears it'll burst into FLAMES
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the lithium-ion battery pack is poorly constructed AMAZON FEARS Hugely popular women's accessory is urgently recalled from Amazon over fears it'll burst into FLAMES Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMAZON has issued an urgent product recall over fears it could burst into flames. Customers have been urged to return the popular women's accessory due to a risk of fire. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 iHEAT Heated Jacket for Women, which is sold via Amazon, has been recalled Credit: Amazon iHEAT Heated Jacket for Women, which is sold via Amazon, has been recalled. The product has also been removed from the online marketplace. According to an advisory issued by the UK government, the product presents a serious risk of fire as the lithium-ion battery pack is poorly constructed and does not provide sufficient protection to prevent thermal runaway. The advisory reads: "Additionally, the power supply is fitted with a noncompliant plug, with the plug pins too close to the edge of the plug face, exposing the user to live parts. "The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994." Owners have been urged to stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. It is important to note that users should not dispose of lithium-ion batteries in normal household waste. Details of the product Product: iHEAT Description: Heat Heated Jacket for women with Battery QC3.0 14400mAH with Detachable Hood and Waterproof& Windproof Heating Jackets for Riding Bicycle and Motorcycle QC3.0 14400 MAH Powerful Rechargeable Battery】- 3.63V 14400mAh Battery with Quick Charge 3.0 Country of Origin: China It comes after a popular bedroom lamp sold on Amazon has been urgently recalled over fears it could spark a dangerous house fire. The Murcher Bedside Table Lamp, sold under models WDF-YW-02 and WDF-FX01, poses a high fire risk due to a critical design fault, according to a new safety alert. The issue lies in the lack of proper cord anchorage inside the lamp. Over time, the power cord can shift and place dangerous strain on the lamp's internal connections. This can cause wires to detach, short-circuit, and overheat — which could easily trigger a fire in your home. The lamps, imported from China, were being sold via Amazon with product identifiers like FBA15JYHB6P9U000046, X001XNT8TZ, FBA15JYHB6P9U000016, and X001SKTXON. They feature a patterned design and come complete with a plug and bulb, making them a tempting buy for many looking to spruce up their bedside tables. However, the UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards has confirmed that the lamps do not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Because of this, all imports have been blocked at the border and destroyed to prevent them from entering the country.
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Hugely popular women's accessory is urgently recalled from Amazon over fears it'll burst into FLAMES
AMAZON has issued an urgent product recall over fears it could burst into flames. Customers have been urged to return the Advertisement 1 iHEAT Heated Jacket for Women, which is sold via Amazon, has been recalled Credit: Amazon iHEAT Heated Jacket for Women, which is sold via Amazon, has been recalled. The product has also been removed from the online marketplace. According to an advisory issued by the UK government, the product presents a serious risk of fire as the lithium-ion battery pack is poorly constructed and does not provide sufficient protection to prevent thermal runaway. The advisory reads: "Additionally, the power supply is fitted with a noncompliant plug, with the plug pins too close to the edge of the plug face, exposing the user to live parts. Advertisement "The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994." Owners have been urged to stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. It is important to note that users should not dispose of lithium-ion batteries in normal household waste. Details of the product Product: iHEAT Description: Heat Heated Jacket for women with Battery QC3.0 14400mAH with Detachable Hood and Waterproof& Windproof Heating Jackets for Riding Bicycle and Motorcycle QC3.0 14400 MAH Powerful Rechargeable Battery】- 3.63V 14400mAh Battery with Quick Charge 3.0 Country of Origin: China It comes after a popular bedroom lamp sold on Amazon has been urgently recalled over fears it could spark a dangerous house fire. Advertisement Most read in The Sun The Murcher Bedside Table Lamp, sold under models WDF-YW-02 and WDF-FX01, poses a high fire risk due to a critical design fault, according to a new safety alert. The issue lies in the lack of proper cord anchorage inside the lamp. Over time, the power cord can shift and place dangerous strain on the lamp's internal connections. This can cause wires to detach, short-circuit, and overheat — which could easily trigger a fire in your home. Advertisement The lamps, imported from China, were being sold via Amazon with product identifiers like FBA15JYHB6P9U000046, X001XNT8TZ, FBA15JYHB6P9U000016, and X001SKTXON. They feature a patterned design and come complete with a plug and bulb, making them a tempting buy for many looking to spruce up their bedside tables. However, the UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards has confirmed that the lamps do not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Because of this, all imports have been blocked at the border and destroyed to prevent them from entering the country. Advertisement 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
