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- 2004.10.29
Good progress on recall of "Vioxx"
In response to media enquiries on the recall of a new class of analgesic-antirheumatic drug "Vioxx" by the drug company concerned, a spokesman of the Department of Health today (October 29) made the following remarks: The department is closely...
- 2004.10.16
Recall of two slimming products
The Department of Health (DH) today (October 16) urged members of the public not to buy or take two slimming products "Supreme Quick Slim" and "Vital-plus Quick Slim". Laboratory tests revealed that the two products contain N-nitroso-fenfluramine,...
- 2004.10.15
Voluntary recall of IKEA FARGGLAD children's chair
Voluntary recall of IKEA FARGGLAD children's chair (October 15, 2004) IKEA requests customers to return FARGGLAD children's chair (article number 400.548.40) to their local stores. The plastic feet may come off and could present a choking hazard to...
- 2004.10.08
Recall of AC adaptors for Dell notebook computers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Dell is voluntarily recalling and offering free replacements for certain AC adapters that were sold for use with some models of Dell Latitude, Dell Precision and Dell Inspiron notebook...
- 2004.10.08
Health Department recalls impotence health product - "Golden Gun"
Tadalafil is used for erectile dysfunction (impotence). It is a prescription drug and its use must be supervised by medical practitioners as it could cause side effects such as headache and upset stomach. It could also cause serious hypotension among...
- 2004.09.30
DH orders recall of slimming health products
The Department of Health (DH) today (September 30) advised people not to buy or use two slimming health products, "Fitness Slim 1+1 Oral Liquid" and "Xtra 1 plus 1 Capsules". The products were found to have contained a Western drug ingredient,...
- 2004.09.24
Important safety information regarding IKEA BERTBY glass-door wall cabinet
IKEA announces replacement of some of the screws for BERTBY glass-door wall cabinets, as screws of the wrong dimensions have been delivered with a number of these cabinets. The screws are used to fix the wall attachment bracket to the top of the...
- 2004.09.15
RECALL NOTICE - IBM AC Adapter
IBM is voluntarily recalling certain 56-watt AC adapters that were shipped to Hong Kong with ThinkPad iSeries, 390 and 240 Series from January 1999 to August 2000. According to IBM, this action is being taken because of reports of overheating,...