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Posted: 10 August 2021
UPDATES: Cat owners are being urged to check recalled pet food products after a rise in feline pancytopenia cases, with the FSA and Royal Veterinary College continuing to investigate possible links to mycotoxins.
Posted: 03 August 2021
UPDATES: Concerns over a dangerous chainsaw accessory have prompted the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) to issue a safety alert. The chainsaw discs have been incorrectly sold for use with angle-grinders, leading to...
Posted: 04 August 2020
ANALYSIS: Effective product recalls depend on far more than issuing a notice. Assesses the challenges of tracing unsafe products in an online marketplace, improving consumer engagement and strengthening recall systems to protect the public.
Posted: 30 April 2020
UPDATES: Whirlpool has added 21 Hotpoint washing machine models to its recall after identifying a further 55,000 affected appliances, with CTSI urging consumers to check their machines despite the practical difficulties caused by lockdown.
Posted: 18 December 2019
UPDATES: Whirlpool has recalled hundreds of thousands of Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines because of a fire risk linked to a door-lock defect. CTSI urges consumers to check affected models and register appliances for future safety recalls.
Posted: 18 September 2019
UPDATES: Whirlpool has released further information on its tumble dryer recall programme, including repair and replacement figures and updated guidance for affected consumers.
Posted: 11 July 2019
UPDATES: Whirlpool will launch a full recall of hundreds of thousands of unmodified tumble dryers after OPSS intervention, with affected consumers offered a free replacement, refund or modification.
Posted: 13 June 2019
UPDATES: The government has escalated action over fire-risk Whirlpool tumble dryers by moving towards a formal recall, urging owners of affected appliances to unplug them immediately and seek the manufacturer's advice.
Posted: 26 November 2018
UPDATES: The government-backed PAS 7100 product safety code is now free for SMEs, giving smaller businesses clearer guidance on monitoring, corrective action and recalls.
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