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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Child injured in electric shock at Dataran Drawbridge, Kuala Terengganu council re-insulates cables, launches safety checks
KUALA TERENGGANU, June 6 — The Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT) has carried out remedial work yesterday to re-insulate damaged electrical cables at Dataran Drawbridge. Kuala Terengganu Mayor Datuk Jusman Ibrahim said the action was taken following an incident where a child was hospitalised for burns from an electric shock that jolted him while he was walking with his family in the area. He said the council received a complaint at 11.18 pm yesterday and a technical team from the MBKT electrical department was dispatched to inspect the cause of the incident this morning. 'The investigation found the cause of the incident to be due to a damaged electrical cable that came into contact with an MBKT street lamp post. 'Immediate action was taken by MBKT by inspecting all cables, then re-insulating them using the 'heat shrink insulation' method,' he said in a statement today. Jusman said to prevent the same incident from recurring, MBKT would also conduct a comprehensive inspection in phases at Dataran Drawbridge and surrounding areas, which is a popular tourist attraction. According to him, they also view every complaint received through various media seriously because it involves public safety issues. MBKT expressed hope that the child will undergo a full recovery and, at the same time, reminded the public that any act of vandalism is a crime that not only damages public property but could also endanger the safety of others. Earlier, news went viral on social media claiming that a child was injured after being electrocuted while walking past the food truck sales area at Dataran Drawbridge. — Bernama
The Sun
30-05-2025
- Business
- 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 Independent
29-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
Wave pool shuts down after kids report electric shocks in the water over Memorial Day weekend: ‘Extremely painful'
The wave pool at Georgia 's Splash in the Boro Water Park remains closed as authorities investigate reports from several Memorial Day guests who said they felt an electric shock while in the water. Emergency services were called to evaluate five people, including children, at the Statesboro attraction but none required further medical attention, according to a news release issued on Tuesday. An unidentified mother told WTOC her children and several others felt shocks in the wave pool, describing the pain as "extremely painful" and similar to a repeated jellyfish sting. The woman said she and others alerted the pool staff, prompting the arrival of the Statesboro Fire Department and EMS. On Tuesday, the park said certified electricians and representatives from Georgia Power inspected the park's electrical rooms and disconnected the power supply for potential repairs. The electrical systems were reportedly operating within standard levels. The Independent has contacted representatives for Splash in the Boro Water Park and Bulloch County Recreation and Parks for comment. The water park remains open to the public, but entry to the wave pool is locked while the cause of the reported electrical current remains under investigation. The park said there are no health concerns for swimmers.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- The Sun
Amazon bedroom gadget urgently recalled over ‘serious risk of electric shock'
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. 3 3 3 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. 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." 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
22-05-2025
- Health
- The 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. 2 2 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'. 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.
