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- 2004.11.15
Beware of loudspeakers that come crashing down on young toddlers -CHOICE # 337
Some floor standing loudspeakers are prone to easily toppling over posing a safety risk to vulnerable young toddlers. This concern was raised in a Consumer Council test report on 11 pairs of floor standing speakers measuring in weight from 9.6 kg to...
- 2004.11.15
Choosing a quilt can be baffling but help is on its way - CHOICE #337
There is more to it than meets the eye when choosing a quilt for the winter - especially in the wake of recent reports of unhygienic contaminated filling materials in quilts. But help is at hand from the Consumer Council which has put 25 samples of...
- 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....