(18/12/1999) Product: Wickes Skylight Window 200-116.
Problem: The opening section of the window, when
used in its fully opened position, may in extreme circumstances
become detached from the fixed window frame.
Action: Customers who have purchased or had the window
installed from July 1999 are requested to contact the following
Free Phone helpline no: 0800 849 2060 to arrange for installed
windows to be inspected on site and rectified as necessary.
(1/8/99) Product: Budweiser screw top bottles,
brewed in Spain and sold in Spain, Portugal, Franec, Germany,
Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Latvia,
Cyprus and Malta.
Problem: Fault in top may result in glass breaking
leaving shards in beer
Action: Not sold in UK through genuine retailers
- watch out for cheap bottles at boot sales, or brought
in by bootleggers
(12/7/99) Product: B&Q Folding Charcoal Barbecue
- Barcode:5014957084971 sold since 1 Feb 1999
Problem: Potential safety problem with the folding
leg of this barbecue
Action: Return to nearest B&Q for a full refund or
call the Helpline 01703 257323
(14/6/99) Product: Ladybird Barbie Sandal Style
No: 0736/9s
Problem: Potential safety related manufacturing fault
Action: Return sandals to your nearest Woolworths
store for a full refund
(17/5/99) Product: Oasis Lipstick Lighter Recall
Problem: Lighters may become hazardous
Action: Return lighter to your nearest Oasis Store
where you will be offered a full refund
(5/5/99) Product: Ariston/Indesit Washing Machines
and Washer Dryers with either a WHITE or BROWN surround
to the door lock mechanism AND where the door lock mechanism
is situated on the RIGHT HAND side of the door opening as
shown above
Problem: Door may be opened when the appliance is
in operation
Action: Call the Careline on 0870 2402780
(12/5/99) Product: HI-5 Bicycle Front Suspension
Forks
Problem: Forks can break apart, causing the rider
to lose control
Action: Call Zoobits on 01252 310291 or your authorised
RST distributor
(24/3/99) Product: Kidde Safety Lifesaver 9CO-1
Carbon Monoxide alarms manufactured between 1 June 1997
and 31 January 1998
Problem: Chemical contamination of the sensor may
compromise the detector's ability to sense carbon monoxide
Action: Call 0800 917 0722 8am-10pm weekdays and
9am-5.30pm weekends, or contact the Kidde Safety web site
at www.kidde.com
(28/2/99) Product: Philips jug kettles, types HD4388,
HD4389, HD4390, HD4391
Problem: May become unsafe after prolonged use
Action: Stop using kettle and call 0800 917 1061
(28/2/99) Product: Marks and Spencer jug kettles,
types: 1352, 1353, 1354, 1394, 1395, 1387 made 1992-1993
Problem: May become unsafe after prolonged use
Action: Return to local store for refund or call
0500 405 406
(22/12/98) Product: Folding Highchair - Index catalogue
P577 item No 720-678
Problem: Clips attaching tray to highchair may be removable
Action: If so - new clips can be obtained from your store
or from calling 0800 557700
(3/12/98) Product: Christmas stocking and decorative reindeer
decoration - OPM Trading Ltd, bar code 5026770 342107
Problem: Easily detachable features on stocking and exposed
nails on reindeer frame
Action: Return to the place of purchase for a refund.
(30/10/98) Product: Lone Star Scary Mask and Hairy Monster
Mob Mask
Problem: False hair attached to masks is flammable
Action: Return the masks to the place of purchase for a
refund. Contact JME on 0800 320 596 for any queries
(26/10/98) Product: IKEA HÄFTIG Toothbrush Mug & Soap
Dish
Problem: Knobs on these products may become detached and
present a safety hazard if swallowed
Action: Return the products to your nearest IKEA store for
a full refund.
(16/10/98) Product: Happy Elephant Soft Activity Toy from
Tesco
Problem: White popper on cot strap may become detached
Action: Return to any Tesco store for refund, phone 0800
505555
(20/9/98) Product: Twinkles babies dummies (soothers)
'Twinkles 2' with the code BN 318 or 328
Problem: Teat may become detached and present a choking
hazard
Action: Contact product recall helpline on 01698 844020
(14/9/98) Product: Series 1 Bobob Childs Car Seat manufactured
between 1/3/97 and 15/4/98 No 0000009 to 0018328
Problem: Harness securing anchor fault
Action: Contact 0800 389 8702 for free replacement
(22/8/98) Product: Woosung Darkhorse tyres, 185/65HR x
14, 185/65HR x 15, 205/60HR x 15
Problem: Safety problem
Action: Contact your supplier or Stapletons on 0870 6054321
(7/8/98) Product: Xpelair Premier range of condensation
or centrifugal fans
Problem: Risk of fire
Action: Contact 0800 328 7097 to arrange for a replacement
to be installed
(6/6/98) Product: Wickes square rung extension ladders,
purchased 1/1/97 to 3/6/98
Problem: Rungs may come loose
Action: Contact 0500 300 328 for assistance
Product: Boots stainless steel kettle No 7400 to 8050
bought since Nov 1997
Problem: Hot water may splash from spout
Action: Return kettle to nearest branch, call 0845 0708090
Product: Sony KV-28FD1E Televisions serial No 3000000
to 3005490
Problem: Outside connectors may become live
Action: Conatct the Sony Helpline 0870 240 0421
Product: Sharp 14 inch colour TV purchased 8/97 to 3/98,
models 37DM23H and 37DT25H
Problem: Aerial may become live
Action: DISCONNECT FROM MAINS, contact 0800 262958 to arrange
inspection and/or modification
Product: Tesco novelty hot water bottle
Problem: Could leak from stopper causing scalding
Action: Return to nearest Tesco store for refund, or call
0800 505555
Product: NEC rapid phone charger, MRD-ADM-0004-05
Problem: Possible overheating
Action: Call 0500 194 500 7am-9pm for free replacement
Product: Wickes Fan and Static Ovens purchased between
1/8/97 and 30/11/97, serial Nos starting 9727-9733
Problem: Risk of inner glass door breaking in use
Action: Call 0800 783 6908 for free door replacement
Product: B and Q Nite Lite Snowmen code 24288194
Problem: Candle within snowmen amy pose a safety hazard
Action: Return to B and Q for refund
Product: Nachtmann 'Bella Italia' Oil Lamps 6006R/S/G
22cm high
Problem: Very dangerous, likely to topple over and cause
a fire hazard
Action: Return lamps to vendor for refund
Product: Spear and Jackson 10inch 'Sure-Grip' water pump
pliers 60-720R sold after March 1997
Problem: Manufacturing defect
Action: Return to vendor for refund or call 0114 281 4242
Product: Argos 12 Foil Christmas Crackers 269/1785
Problem: Plastic novelty camera inside cracker may come
apart exposing small parts
Action: Return unused crackers to store for refund
Product: Beanie soft toy from What Everyone Wants stores
Problem: Leaking plastic granules can cause choking hazard
Action: Return to store for refund
Product: Littlewoods snow globe novelties, Nativity scene
89/918/313, Midnight 86/612/206 or Noel 86/616/002
Problem: Unknown
Action: Return to nearest Littlewoods store for full refund
Product: Zanussi ZFC47/52FF ZFC56/38FF ZFC56/48 and Electrolux
ER2646C ER2656B ER2946B ER2947B refridgerators and freezers
Problem: Door hinges may fracture causing door to fall off
Action: Call free on 0800 33 43 53
Product: BHS 'Load the Donkey' toy lot 8052
Problem: Excess lead
Action: Call BHS on 0171 262 3288
Product: Tesco School Shop HB pencils, red with erasers,
packs of 10, bought since June 1997
Problem: Metal ferrule may come loose and could cause hazard
to children
Action: Return to store for full refund or replacement
Product: Bosch, Siemens, Neff Integrated cooker hoods
FD No7602 to 7610
Problem: Front flap may become detached causing injury
Action: Contact 0800 3161010 for details
Product: Shimano Cycle cranks, FC-CT90, FC-M290, FC-MC12
Problem: Possible manufacturing defect
Action: Telephone free on 0800 525 565 for nearest dealer
Product: Stomil-Olsztyn tyres: 155/70R13 75T KORMORAN
D 168, 165 R13 82T KORMORAN D 168, 185 R14 100P KORMORAN
D 169
Problem: Potential separation of tread may cause air loss
Action: Call Freefone 0800 515942 to arrange inspection
of tyres
Product: Mathmos Fibre Space Lamp serial No 273025-275000,
500001-502028, 425083-430000, 595001-595707
Problem: Plug transformer may crack in use
Action: Stop using lamp, freephone 0800 515771
Product: 'Next' small kilner spice jars M99455 £9.99 each
Problem: Jar rim may chip while in use
Action: Return to store for refund, 0116 284 9424 for details
Product: Jamie's Silly String aerosol
Problem: Labelling and flammability problems
Action: Do not use, return to store
Product: H and M Hennes childrens toy monkey sold April
1997
Problem: Safety danger with metal strip in tail
Action: Return to store for refund
Product: Wilkinson green plastic wire hanging baskets,
12" code 660004400 and 14" code 00706797
Problem: Possible faulty chain, basket may collapse
Action: Return to any Wilkinson store, tel 01909 505556
for information
Product: Karcher Power Washers model K620M serial No below
NR607571 and K720MX serial No below NR9400
Problem: Pressure guage in handgun may be faulty
Action: Return to retailer for replacement handgun
Product: Daylight Studios 'Fluorescent Neck Magnifier'
DS254
Problem: Some models may be liable to short circuit
Action: Return to retailer for modification
Product: Tandy 'GO' brand multi-voltage DC mains adaptor
sold August 1996 to February 1997
Problem: Possible manufacturing defect, those labelled 'QC
Passed 20' only
Action: Return to store for refund or replacement
Product: Vitax electric plug-in air freshener (sold mainly
in north-west England)
Problem: Plug may overheat
Action: Return to retailer
Product: Mackays baby snow suits and anoraks product No
30/95/231, 30/95/010, 30/90/698, 30/95/258, 30/90/278, 31/95/104,
31/90/145 sold since Sept 1996
Problem: Fibres may become detached causing choking hazard
Action: Return to Mackays store, call 0141 887 9151 for
details
Product: Kenwood food processor model FP101T since Jan
1996
Problem: Faulty on/off switch allowing processor to operate
with lid off
Action: DO NOT USE, return to place of purchase for modification,
call 01705 476000 (customer care)
Product: Synapse 668F floor standing halogen lamps with
dimmer switch 500 watt AND Ring Torchiere floor standing
halogen lamp with dimmer switch 300 watt
Problem: Poor electrical connections in dimmer switch may
cause fire hazard
Action: Return to retailer (maybe B and Q)
Product: Remington Professional 1600 hairdryer D2120
Problem: On/Off switch malfunction, heater may remain on
while motor is off: fire hazard
Action: Product recall by manufacturer, return to retailer
or call 0800 163193 for details
Product: Matsui 1424 14" television sets from Dixons
and Currys January 1993 onward
Problem: Internal component may overheat and catch fire
Action: DO NOT USE SET, contact customer service on 0541
541541
Product: ASDA Russian style 5-Santa doll, 4.99
Problem: Excess lead, chromium and barium in green paint
Action: Return to ASDA...product recall initiated
Product: Funtime ltd 'Incredible Growing Wild Animals'
and 'Skeleton'
Problem: Models are designed to swell when in water..will
cause problems for children if ingested
Action: Do not give to young children, return to shop
Product: Bestoy M-Y Christmas tree star light (19 lights)
Problem: Plastic bulb holders can melt with risk of fire
Action: Return to seller for refund, goods subject to recall
Product: 'Tin-Lites' novelty cigarette lighters in the
shape of toys
Problem: Potentially hazardous as they are attractive to
children
Action: Keep away from children, goods subject to recall
by importer
Product: Hypervalue 100 bulb Fairy Lights
Problem: Badly fitting plugs
Action: Return to Hypervalue stores for refund
Product: Classic Christmas Candle Bridges XL6213, XL1390
Problem: May pose electrical safety danger, also some product
has been found with counterfeit plugs
Action: Return to supplier, manufactured by Bestoy MY ltd,
Wrexham
Product: Certain ceramic burners and nightlights
Problem: Wax from candles in ceramic containers can overheat
causing fire or injury
Action: DO NOT USE, contact your local Trading Standards
Department for advice.
Product: Table, desk, pedestal, and ceiling fans. Chinese,
eg Akita, Mavichi, Awan, Coolstar, Alaska, Tokai, mainly
made by Guangzhou Chaowei Electrical Appliances Corporation.
See here for full DTI press release
Problem: faulty earthing, access to live parts and unsafe
plugs
Action: Contact your local Trading Standards office
Product: 'Roseclear' pesticide, produced by Zeneca Agrochemicals
Problem: Undiluted product may cause serious eye damage
Action: NO LONGER APPROVED, withdrawn from sale, 0800 118822
for gardeners helpline, 0800 119922 for retailers DO NOT
PUT DOWN DRAIN
Product: Hoover 'New wave' washing machines and washer
driers (serial nos less than 60300000)
Problem: Possiblitiy of water leaking - potential fire risk
Action: Call Hoover on 0800 212335 for advice
Product: Potterton Hallmark, Seafire M and 3, gas fires
Problem: No atmosphere sensing device (for carbon monoxide
build up)
Action: Return to supplier
Product: Culinaire Safety Can Opener
Problem: Burrs and slivers of metal left on can and lid
Action: Return to supplier
Product: Swivel Head Woodturning Lathe (Reliable Tool
Co, Taiwan)
Problem: May fracture in use.
Action: Return to supplier (Great Mills)
Product: Triton Aqua sensation, Rapid and Wickes Jetflow
showers.
Problem: Risk of electric shock.
Action: Do not use until checked tel 0500 565800
Product: Revlon professional 1600 watt hairdryer 097BS
Problem: Switch may malfunction
Action: If plug does not have green sticker return to Freepost
GL2279 Stroud, GL5 5BR. tel 0800 220363
Product: Fif hairdryer 1400 watt BS606D
Problem: Safety fault may develop
Action: Do not use, return to Aldi store for refund, tel
01827 711800
Product: Mothercare babywalker with toy tray (from May
1995)
Problem: Red musical button can be removed (choking hazard)
Action: Return to Mothercare for modification
Product: Haishi rechargeable shaver RM 1900
Problem: May be dangerous
Action: Return to supplier (Makro in UK)
Product: Micromark electric desk and pedestal fans MM
9044 MM 9046
Problem: Safety faults
Action: 0181 889 3232 for replacement part or return to
supplier for refund
