Urgent Amazon, Asda and Tiktok shop product recalls over safety concerns
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is responsible for the regulation of many things. This includes the recall of products for safety and manufacturing issues.
ASDA is one of the retailers with a product that poses a risk(Image: Matt Cardy, Getty Images)
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) routinely withdraws products from circulation due to various concerns including safety hazards and manufacturing defects.
In recent weeks, OPSS has removed items from shop floors and, in certain instances, prevented products from crossing borders, reports the Liverpool Echo.
According to OPSS, its core mission is to “protect people and places from product-related harm, ensuring consumers and businesses can buy and sell products with confidence.”
This government body oversees the regulation of numerous sectors. OPSS provides information regarding products that pose risks to health and safety.
Their regulatory scope excludes food, medicines, and vehicles, with various retailers having withdrawn products under their guidance. They enforce regulations throughout the entire product journey from design, certification and manufacturing through to labelling, distribution, final use and safe disposal.
Items are withdrawn due to safety worries, faults, or failure to meet regulatory standards amongst other factors. The most recent product recalls can be found below:
Amazon
A wooden busy board with various stimulation toys has been recalled by Amazon(Image: Amazon)
A Children’s Busy Board available through Amazon has been withdrawn as it poses a “serious risk” of choking. The item presents a significant choking hazard as the keys and padlock can fit completely within a small parts cylinder.
Type: Toys – Busy board.
Model: TYBB001.
Amazon barcode: X001X3OG3D.
Product description: A wooden busy board with various stimulation toys including a clock face with hands, telephone with buttons, yellow fidget spinner and battery-operated steering wheel with buttons The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a recall for a product following a safety report. The OPSS website warns: “The product presents a serious risk of choking as the keys and (once released from the lock) padlock fit entirely inside a small parts cylinder.
“Both the steering wheel and light are battery operated with no screw to secure the compartment. A young child may put these small parts in their mouth and choke.”
The hazard notice also mentioned that the product needs better documentation and markings and fails to comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. The item was stopped at the border and destroyed.
TikTok Shop
Product Recall for Electric Nail File Drill sold via TikTok presenting a serious risk of fire(Image: TikTok)
A recall has been announced for an Electric Nail File Drill sold via TikTok due to a “serious risk” of fire. The product poses a serious risk of fire because the fuse lacks adequate granular filler.
It has been recalled from end users, and the online marketplace has removed the listing.
Product name: Electrical appliances and equipment – Personal Warming/Massaging (Powered).
Brand: Yiwu Juheng Automotive Supplies Co., Ltd.
Product description: This is a black electric nail file sold in a pink box with ‘Mercedes 2000’ on the front. The listing mentions “Colour: w12595286”, although this does not appear on the actual product packaging.
OPSS has issued a warning stating: “The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse within the plug has insufficient granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.
“The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.”
Following these concerns, the product has been recalled from end users. Consumers are advised to immediately cease using this product and get in touch with the TikTok seller or TikTok Shop Customer Service team to seek redress.
ASDA
George Baby 3-pack Rompers with Zip(Image: ASDA)
ASDA has also announced a product recall for George Baby 3-Pack Rompers due to a potential injury hazard. The rompers’ zips may have sharp edges, posing a risk of injuries, leading to the recall from end users.
Product details are as follows:.
Product name: George Baby 3-Pack Rompers with zip.
Brand: ASDA.
Sizes: All sizes up to 24 months.
Barcodes: 5059201506212, 5059201505772, 5059201506137, 5059201506151, 5059201506175, 5059201505796, 5059201506113, 5059201506199, 5059201505772, 5059201506137, 5059201506151, 5059201506175, 5059201505796, 5059201506113, 5059201506199.
Product description: A pack of three pink and cream baby rompers with zips.
ASDA has issued a recall notice for the George Baby 3PK Zip Rompers, urging customers: ” If you have purchased the George Baby 3PK Zip Rompers from Asda, please stop using immediately. Bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.”
John Lewis
John Lewis & Partners are recalling the product(Image: John Lewis & Partners )
John Lewis and Partners have announced a recall of their Carnival Floor Cushion after routine testing revealed that it failed to meet fire safety standards, posing a potential fire risk if exposed to an ignition source.
Product details are as follows:.
– Product name: Carnival Floor Cushion.
– Product code: 41370320.
– Brand: John Lewis and Partners.
– Product sold from: 04/07/2023 to 14/02/2025.
– Risk type: Fire.
Customers who have bought this product should “stop using immediately” and return it to any John Lewis and Partners shop for a full refund or exchange. For more information, customers can contact John Lewis on 03456 049 049 (09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday).
The retailer has extended its apologies, saying: “We’re very sorry that it has been necessary to recall this product, and for the inconvenience caused.”
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has confirmed that the product “does not meet the requirements” of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.
TK MAXX.
Byblos Blu Happy Hour Eau De Toilette sold in TK Maxx(Image: TK Maxx)
TK Maxx has issued a recall for Byblos Blu Happy Hour Eau De Toilette due to health concerns, as the product contains Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, commonly referred to as Lyral or HICC.
Product name: Byblos Blu Happy Hour Eau De Toilette.
Product description: Description Eau de toilette sold in a clear bottle and light green cardboard box.
Risk type: Health alert.
TJK Style Numbers: 898378, 898370, 898365.
The fragrance poses a health risk to consumers because it contains Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, also known as Lyral or HICC. This substance is prohibited for use in cosmetics produced in Europe owing to the potential for allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
The item fails to comply with Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 requirements. TK Maxx has withdrawn the product from consumers.
Anyone who has bought this item should cease using it “immediately” and return it to any TK Maxx outlet.
