Customers have been urged to check to see if they have any of these items at home
A series of warnings have been issued to Irish consumers as a number of products were recalled this week over safety fears
Irish shoppers were issued with a number of urgent warnings this week as various products sold in Ireland were recalled over safety fears.
Each week, product safety officers from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) conduct inspections of various products sold in Ireland to ensure they meet safety standards.
These inspections can be unannounced and cover a range of products, including toys, electrical goods, and gas appliances.
Where products fail to meet safety standards, CCPC officers use their statutory powers to ensure they are removed from shelves to protect consumers and prevent further risk.
This week, the CCPC announced that a number of popular items purchased by Irish shoppers online have been recalled over safety fears, including hundreds of children’s toys and a popular power bank. You can find the full list of items which were recalled below.
Belkin Boost Charge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K
An urgent recall was issued on Monday for a popular power bank due to concerns over fire risks, with hundreds sold in the Republic of Ireland.
Belkin issued the recall after identifying a potential issue with one of its power bank’s lithium cell component.
“Belkin Limited recalls Belkin Boost Charge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K, model number BPB002,” a CCPC spokesperson said in a statement.
“The portable power bank’s lithium cell component may overheat, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Belkin Limited recalls Belkin Boost Charge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K, model number BPB002
“The brand is Belkin. The model is BPB002. The UPC codes are 745883797622, 745883806751, 745883797639, 745883806768. The model number and serial are both located on the back or underside of the product listed on the product label.”
According to Ireland’s consumer watchdog, there are approximately 827 affected products in Ireland.
The power bank was sold in a wide variety of channels and stores, outlined below:
TJX Ireland Unlimited Company trading as TK MaxxDcb Group (Service)Exertis Ireland LtdExtreme Computers – IrelandHarvey Norman Trading (I) LtdHibernia Evros Technology GroupHunt Office Technologies LtdMarkit B2BShi InternationalWriggle Learning Ltd
Customers who have purchased the affected product have been advised to immediately disconnect it from any power supply or other products.
If you purchased the product at TK Maxx, you can return it to the store for a full refund. Further details on this can be found here.
If unsure whether your device falls under this recall, you can follow these steps on the Belkin website and apply for a full refund or Belkin store credit.
Tototang Slime Shop – Honey Clear Slime
A recall notice has also been issued for Tototang Slime Shop – Honey Clear Slime, which was sold by a third-party seller (Foshan Nanhai District Barbarian Bull Toys Firm) on SHEIN marketplace.
The product is being recalled as it “presents a chemical risk”.
A recall has been issued for Tototang Slime Shop – Honey Clear Slime, which is sold on SHEIN marketplace
According to the CCPC, the migration of boron from the toy slime is too high. Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system.
The brand is TotoTang Slime Shop. T he batch number is AM-TT-202508. The Product identifier is sh2308165335715559. The type/model number is Tototang-25.
There are approximately 226 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
If you purchased one of these products, please stop use immediately, discard the product, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Crystal Growing Kit Toy
A separate recall notice was issued after a safety issue was identified with a Kids Crystal Growing STEM Science Kit – Creative, Educational Toy Ages 6+ sold on LivingSocial Europe Limited trading as Wowcher.ie.
Crystal Growing Kit Toy
The toy does not bear the required CE marking and it has not been demonstrated to the CCPC that the toy has been tested to relevant safety standards, which may indicate that the product is unsafe.
Three units of the product were sold by Wowcher to consumers in the Republic of Ireland. If you purchased this product, please discontinue use immediately and keep away from children. Wowcher will contact customers regarding the relevant safety issue and provide a full refund.
Light up Yoyo toy sold on AliExpress
The CCPC expressed safety concerns in relation to a Light up Yoyo toy sold on the AliExpress platform by the seller GZADXW Choice Store as it issued a recall notice.
According to the consumer safety watchdog, the toy does not bear the required CE marking or required safety warnings, and it has not been demonstrated to the CCPC that it has been tested to the relevant safety standards, and for that reason it is being recalled.
Light up Yoyo toy sold on AliExpress
The item number is 011. There were approximately 2 units of the Light up Yoyo toy sold on the AliExpress platform to consumers in the Republic of Ireland.
Anyone who purchased one of these Light up Yoyo toys is urged to “discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children”.
You may wish to contact AliExpress to see if there are any remedies available to you. This can be done via your user account on the AliExpress platform.
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