Product recall warnings have been issued this week for items sold at M&S, Home Bargains, B&M, Savers and Amazon. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Chartered Trading Standards Institute publicise recalled products for reasons such as undisclosed allergens or defects. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) also updates the public on these removals.
Recalls this week include jugs, micellar water, toys and tools. Shoppers are advised to check their purchases against the warnings and follow the steps for a free replacement, repair, or refund.
M&S jug recall
Marks and Spencer has recalled its Hand Painted Jug due to a potential risk of injury from glass breakage. The glass may shatter or break during normal use, potentially causing cuts or injury.
The recall affects model T34/9829, barcode 25995376, described as a blue tinted glass jug with painted leaf decorations. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any M&S store, excluding Outlets or Franchise stores, for a full refund. More information is available on the M&S website or by calling 0333 014 8434.
Amazon toy and tool recalls
The iFunLong City Public Bus Toy sold via Amazon has been recalled due to a high risk of choking. The plastic toy bus, available in red, green, and blue, has small parts that can detach or break off during normal use, posing a severe choking hazard to young children under 36 months.
The recall affects model 8063-1 with Amazon ASIN B0D8FMDL7C. The import has been rejected at the border. Owners should stop using the product immediately and contact the seller or distributor on Amazon for redress.
The HOIIME Grease Gun sold via Amazon has been recalled due to a risk of overheating and fire. The cordless grease gun with accessories lacks essential safety labelling, markings, and instructions, and there is no valid technical documentation or production control. The product may overheat and catch fire and is not supplied with a compatible battery or charger.
The recall affects model 808yy (box only), Amazon ASIN B0F5Q6P7P7, Amazon Carton Identifier FBA15LHHGZGBU000006, and SKU cool-PKC0808-UK-zk X002ACHWL9. The import has been rejected at the border and the listing has been removed by Amazon. Owners should stop using the tool immediately and contact the distributor or seller for redress.
Simple micellar water recall
Certain batches of the Simple 730ml Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water have been recalled due to potential microbiological contamination. Affected batches may be contaminated with bacteria, which may cause eye inflammation or irritation for some consumers.
The affected batches, with barcode 8720181894381 and batch codes 613841 and 613941, were sold at B&M, Home Bargains, and Savers. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and access the Simple Kind to Skin Recall Notice online, contact Unilever Careline on 0800 146 252 or via email at ukicare@unilever.com, or contact their place of purchase for instructions on return, disposal, and refund.
