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- 2004.11.15
Insist on Air-Ticket Itinerary prior to payment - CHOICE # 337
Take heed of this advice from the Consumer Council the next time you go booking for airline tickets. Many a consumer complaint has arisen because of disputes with travel agents over the itinerary of the booking, that does not live up to the...
- 2004.11.15
Market surveillance of safety in steam irons - CHOICE # 337
At least four models of steam irons for household use available in the market were found to be less than fully satisfactory in safety. This was found in a test conducted by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), in collaboration...
- 2004.11.15
Survey finds safe deposit box service contracts replete with exemption clauses - CHOICE # 337
A Consumer Council survey has uncovered a dismal high percentage of banks disclaiming liability for any loss or damage of the contents of safe deposit boxes while under their custody. Out of 21 banks which responded to the Council's request for...
- 2004.11.15
Test results on digital camcorders - CHOICE # 337
Shopping for digital camcorders for the festive reasons? Consult this issue of CHOICE for the test results of 22 digital camcorders from 7 brands priced from $3,190 to $8,990. Using mini DV tape, DVD disc or memory card as storage media, most models...
- 2004.10.15
"Pay first, enjoy later" mode of consumption may backfire - CHOICE# 336
"Pay first, enjoy later" mode of consumption may backfire - CHOICE # 336 (October 15, 2004) Prepayment consumption is a fast growth enterprise. No longer is it confined to merely coupons for cake shops, beauty services and the like, but is...
- 2004.10.15
Beware of danger that lurks in using hairdryer in bathroom - CHOICE# 336
Hairdryers are in general electrically safe - but only as long as they are steered clear of water and stay dry. The Consumer Council has put 14 hairdryers to a safety test and, not unexpectedly, found no failure result in any of the samples....
- 2004.10.15
Caution urged in the use of aromatic essential oil products -CHOICE # 336
DIY aromatherapy in the privacy of home. Sounds appealing but don't get carried away and throw caution to the wind. The Consumer Council has conducted a test on 29 products of aromatic essential oil products to investigate what potential hazards...
- 2004.10.15
Independent information on SAR announced - CHOICE # 336
Consumers will now have access to independent information with regard to radiation of a mobile phone. For the first time, the Consumer Council has joined forces with counterpart consumer bodies abroad in a test conducted by ICRT (International...