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- 2004.05.24
Recall of two ginseng products updated
The Department of Health (DH) today (May 24) received a total of more than 200 telephone enquiries from members of the public for information relating to the recall of two ginseng products, namely "Bing Han Refined Ginseng Powder" and "Matsuwura...
- 2004.05.03
Chinese medicine Natrii Sulfas not to be confused with chemical Sodium Nitrite
The Department of Health (DH) today (May 3) reminded the Chinese medicine trade not to confuse the Chinese medicine Natrii Sulfas with the chemical Sodium Nitrite. The reminder comes in the wake of DH's investigations into a case of suspected Chinese...
- 2004.04.16
Mattel Batman Batmobile (Model Number B4944) Safety Modification
Mattel Inc. is carrying out a safety modification programme for the Batman Batmobile Toy Vehicle (Model Number B4944). In the US, Mattel made this voluntary announcement in co-operation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on 14...
- 2004.04.14
Product Improvement Service - Makita Angle Grinder Models 9523NB&9526NB
Makita has been undertaking a voluntary safety recall of "Makita" Angle Grinder models 9523NB and 9526NB for replacement of the spindle to which the grinding disc is attached. The recall applies to tools within the following serial number ranges and...
- 2004.03.19
Voluntary recall of wall-mounted electric fans
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department today (March 19) advised consumers to stop using SANYO model EF-12KA wall-mounted electric fans for safety reasons. During a joint investigation of a fire incident by the department and the product's...
- 2004.03.08
Voluntary recall of electric aromatic lamps
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department advises consumers to stop using the electric aromatic lamps that were offered as free gifts to customers by Lo Hong Ka Birdnests Wholesale Ltd from February 13 to 20. In the course of the department's...
- 2004.02.05
Voluntary recall of De'Longhi fan heaters
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has advised consumers to stop using a type of "De'Longhi" fan heater for safety reasons. A recent quality check by the supplier revealed that the internal wires of the heater could be subject to undue...
- 2003.12.22
IKEA recalls tree lights
Hong Kong (19 December, 2003) - IKEA recalls the tinsel tree lights STRÅLA as they do not fulfil safety regulations. There is a risk that bits of the tinsel decoration can get into the lamp socket when changing a bulb, which may cause an electrical...