Safety News
These pages are intended to pass safety information on regarding equipment and good practice recommendations.
Trading Standards have a product re-call page which is regularly updated.
https://www.tradingstandards.uk/consumers/product-recalls
Argos have there own product recall page which gives up to date information about faulty products.
For a list of these and other manufacturers recalled products please see our page "Product Recalls" which has more details.
The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
2019-07-01 Recall: Britvic PLC - Robinson's Fruit Shoot Apple and Blackcurrant
The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency:
Britvic PLC is recalling selected Robinson's Fruit Shoot Apple and Blackcurrant bottles as a precautionary measure because of a small number of reports that the spout within the sports bottle cap may become detached unexpectedly, which may present a safety risk. The product was sold as multipacks (24 bottles) in Tesco and Costco, and as single bottles in McDonald's, between 22 and 28 June.
Product details
Robinson's Fruit Shoot Apple and Blackcurrant
Pack size: 24 x 200 ml multipack (Tesco and Costco) and 200 ml single bottle (McDonald's)
Batch code: NO5 L9164, NO5 L9171 and NO6 L9171
Best-before-end date: March 2020
No other Britvic PLC products are known to be affected.
Risk statement
The potential detachment of the spout within the bottle cap presents a safety risk.
Action taken by the company
Britvic PLC is recalling the above product. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notices.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above product, do not drink it. Instead, dispose of the product safely and apply for a full refund via the Fruit Shoot Consumer Care line on 0114 223 44 88 or via: https://fruitshoot.com/gb/contact-us/
2019-06-03 Safety Notice: IKEA - SUNDVIK changing table/chest of drawers
The following notice appears on the IKEA website:
Customers will not have to provide any proof of purchase, such as a receipt.
We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause.
2019-05-14 Recall: Cow & Gate Cheesy Broccoli Bake
The following notice has been issued by the manufacturer:
One batch of Cow & Gate Cheesy Broccoli Bake 10+ months, 250g jars
We are recalling one batch of Cheesy Broccoli Bake (10+ months) 250g jars because small pieces of a thin blue rubber glove have been found in some jars in this batch. No other batches of this product or any other Cow & Gate products are affected.
Cow & Gate Cheesy Broccoli Bake (10+ months) 250g jars
Batch code: 28122020
Best before date: 28/12/2020
The batch code and best before date can be found on the lid of the jar.
What you should do if you have bought this product
- Check if your jar has the best before date of 28/12/2020. If so please do not feed it to your baby
- Instead, return the product to the store, with or without a receipt, for a full refund
If you have any questions
We are sorry that these jars do not meet our usual high quality standards and for any inconvenience this recall may cause. These jars do not pose a health risk, but we are recalling them as they do not meet our usual high quality standards. If you would like to speak to us about this, our Careline is available 24/7 on 0800 977 4000 or via live chat at www.cgbabyclub.co.uk/contact-us
The following notice has been issued by the manufacturer:
One batch of Cow & Gate Cheesy Broccoli Bake 10+ months, 250g jars
We are recalling one batch of Cheesy Broccoli Bake (10+ months) 250g jars because small pieces of a thin blue rubber glove have been found in some jars in this batch. No other batches of this product or any other Cow & Gate products are affected.
Cow & Gate Cheesy Broccoli Bake (10+ months) 250g jars
Batch code: 28122020
Best before date: 28/12/2020
The batch code and best before date can be found on the lid of the jar.
What you should do if you have bought this product
- Check if your jar has the best before date of 28/12/2020. If so please do not feed it to your baby
- Instead, return the product to the store, with or without a receipt, for a full refund
If you have any questions
We are sorry that these jars do not meet our usual high quality standards and for any inconvenience this recall may cause. These jars do not pose a health risk, but we are recalling them as they do not meet our usual high quality standards. If you would like to speak to us about this, our Careline is available 24/7 on 0800 977 4000 or via live chat at www.cgbabyclub.co.uk/contact-us
2019-07-08 Recall: Co-op - Veg Taster
PRODUCT RECALL
Co-op Veg Taster
Contains fish, which is not declared on the label and means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish.
Customers who have bought this product are requested not to consume the product and should return to store for a full refund.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
2019-06-04 Recall: Summer Sea - Inflatable Swim Seat
The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Alert number
A12/0795/19
Category
Hobby/sports equipment
Product
Inflatable swim seat
Brand
Summer Sea
Name
Unknown
Type / number of model
Unknown
Batch number / barcode
Unknown
Risk type
Chemical
The plastic valve of the swim-ring contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 16.2% by weight).
This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators
Destruction of the product (by: importer)
Description
Yellow and green swim seat with steering wheel. Packaged in a plastic bag.
Country of origin
China
Alert submitted by
United Kingdom
Type of alert
Serious
2019-07-01 Recall: Iceland - Iceland 60 Crispy Chicken Dippers
The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency:
Iceland is recalling 60 Crispy Chicken Dippers as some packs may contain pieces of hard plastic. The presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details
Iceland 60 Crispy Chicken Dippers
Pack size: 60 pack
Best-before date: All date codes
No other Iceland products are known to be affected.
Risk statement
This product may contain pieces of hard plastic which makes the product unsafe to eat.
Action taken by the company
Iceland is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
2019-06-26 Safety Notice: Bush - tumble dryers
The following notice appears on the Argos website:
Bush tumble dryer safety advice
Notice updated 25 June 2019
We have been working closely with Milton Keynes Trading Standards to review the maintenance and safety information that we provide with some of our Bush tumble dryers (details below). As a result, we are providing additional maintenance and safety information to all customers who bought one of these tumble dryers.
Here is a list of the products that this notice affects:
1288010 TDV6B 6KG
7642966 TDV6S 6KG
1292051 TDV6B 6KG
5386073 V7SDB 7KG
1737901 TDV6B 6KG
5435010 V7SDB 7KG
4810722 TDV6W 6KG
5480948 V7SDW 7KG
7642382 TDV6W 6KG
5496011 V7SDS 7KG
7642399 TDV6W 6KG
5586282 V7SDW 7KG
7642959 TDV6S 6KG
4281571 V6SDW 6KG
4287104 V6SDB 6KG
4278041 V6SDW 6KG
4278216 V6SDS 6KG
Click here for more information
This information is in addition to the instruction booklet that customers received when they bought their tumble dryer. If you bought one of these tumble dryers please click here for further information.