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- 2007.07.16
Health hazard advice relating to TV game consoles - CHOICE # 369
Playing tennis on a new-generation TV game console over a prolonged period of time may give you "tennis elbow" due to muscle overstrain and fatigue. For some individuals, the strong repetitive flashing and flickering lights during the game may even...
- 2007.07.16
School textbook prices up 5% - 6.8% this year - CHOICE # 369
School textbooks have continued their rising price spiral this year. Compared with last year, prices of textbooks for the primary (P1 to P6) and secondary (F1 to F7) sectors went up by an average of 6.8% and 5% respectively. This was unveiled in...
- 2007.07.16
Timely reminder on hazards of electric fans misuse - CHOICE # 369
The Consumer Council has issued a fire hazard warning on misuse of electric fans during the hot summer. Incorrect and improper use of electric fans can pose severe risk of fire. The incidence of fire accidents involving electric fans is relatively...
- 2007.07.16
Vacuum cleaners vs electric sweepers - CHOICE # 369
Vacuum cleaners or electric sweepers? It's a hard choice for the consumers intent on getting quality performance and light portability. The Consumer Council has conducted a test on 12 models of the appliances comprising 8 bagless, 2 rechargeable mini...
- 2007.07.16
Where's the fruit depicted on the label - CHOICE # 369
Lemon puffs and blackcurrant wafers. Do they actually contain the fruit as their ingredients? The Consumer Council has conducted a survey of wide range of prepackaged food products with names or representation suggesting the presence of fruit...
- 2007.07.16
Wide variations in fees and charges of MPF funds - CHOICE # 369
Your hard-earned savings of a lifetime which you bank on to live in retirement, are being eroded by the high costs of some MPF funds. A recent Consumer Council study on MPF schemes covering nearly 300 constituent funds (up to end of June) has...
- 2007.06.15
"Blindly" enrolling in a health check package can be potentially harmful; always first consult the doctors - CHOICE # 368
Unnecessary and excessive medical check-up can do more harm than good to your health, both physically and mentally. This concern was borne out in a Consumer Council survey of 55 health check packages offered at promotional prices between April and...
- 2007.06.15
A comprehensive consumer guide on split-type air conditioners with tips to cost savings on electricity bills - CHOICE # 368
Is global warming an issue of growing concern to you? As a responsible consumer, you too can play a role to contain it - by choosing energy-efficient electrical appliances. To assist consumers, the Consumer Council has published a test report on 15...