The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued urgent safety recalls for several products sold through popular retailers and online platforms this week. Concerns over consumer safety prompted these actions as defective items have been identified across various categories.
Recalled Products from Dunnes Stores and Shein
The CCPC confirmed that certain chargers available on Shein and children’s toys sold via Temu were recalled this week due to significant safety hazards. Consumers are advised to take immediate action regarding these products.
Safety Issues with Chargers
- Product: Multiple chargers sold on Shein
- Risks: Potential electric shock and fire hazards due to:
- Inadequate insulation
- Lack of thermal protection
- Faulty earthing
- Incorrect product ratings
- Action: Customers must stop using these chargers immediately and can contact Shein for refunds at [email protected].
Dangerous Children’s Toys on Temu
In addition to the chargers, the CCPC issued warnings regarding several children’s toys on Temu, which present choking and chemical hazards.
- Cat Paw Squishy Toy
- Brand: KRAIDAY
- Safety Concern: Excessive restricted phthalates
- Batch Details: Model JY100, Barcode 7144531495, Batch number 24100112
- Affected Items: Approximately 103 units in Ireland
- Musical Rattle Toy
- Brand: Unknown
- Safety Concern: Choking hazard due to small detachable parts
- Batch Details: Model W0007 (green), Batch number 20240330
- Affected Items: Approximately 74 units in Ireland
- Plush Toy White Duck
- Brand: Claire’s
- Safety Concern: Risk of detachment and swallowing
- Batch Details: Barcode 3132347210, Batch number 2024/04/20
- Affected Items: Approximately 6 units in Ireland
Shoppers are advised to stop using these toys immediately and keep them away from children.
Dunnes Stores Product Withdrawals
Dunnes Stores has also pulled specific food items from shelves due to safety concerns. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) confirmed these withdrawals.
- Products: Herbes De Provence and Sage
- Safety Risks: Potential choking hazard due to large fragments of stalk and bark
- Affected Batch Details:
- Herbes De Provence: Batch code L25315225, Best before September 2027
- Sage: Batch codes L25279228, L25280228, L25307228, L25308228, Best before June 2027
- Action: Retailers must display recall notices and remove all affected batches.
Health Warning on Nutrilean Breakfast Item
This week also saw an urgent recall for Nutrilean Chocolate Brownie Overnight Oats due to contamination risks. The impacted pack has a best before date of November 25, 2025.
- Health Threat: Presence of Listeria monocytogenes
- Symptoms: May include flulike symptoms and gastrointestinal distress, which can be severe for vulnerable groups.
- Action: Customers are advised not to consume affected products.
Consumers should regularly check their cupboards and report any concerns regarding these recalls to the respective retailers for guidance and refunds.