The Trespass wetsuit has been recalled along with Aldi's Adventuridge Portable Hammock with Stand
German supermarket Aldi has urgently recalled one of its hammocks as it could cause injury and Trespass has recalled a wetsuit which has a high risk of drowning. The two items are just some of the products recalled by the trading standards service.
The Aldi product affected is the Adventuridge Portable Hammock with Stand. The warning states: "The product presents a risk of injuries as one seam at the head end of the fabric has been reported to fail after limited uses.
"The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The product has been recalled by end users."
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The Men's black and grey swimsuit with a Trespass chest logo has also been recalled. It states: "The product presents a high risk of drowning as it does not provide adequate thermal protection for diving in cold water. If used for this purpose, the user could experience cold incapacitation leading to loss of coordination and lack of manual dexterity which could result in drowning."
Product recalls and safety notices are made by traders about products that have problems which could affect the safety of the consumer.
The stores have apologised for any inconvenience caused. Anyone affected can return the product to the supermarket it was purchased from and receive a full refund.
Here are some of the latest recalls
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product Trespass "DIVER" Men's Full Body Wetsuit
Type Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Wetsuit
Product description Men's black and grey swimsuit with a Trespass chest logo
Hazard The product presents a high risk of drowning as it does not provide adequate thermal protection for diving in cold water. If used for this purpose, the user could experience cold incapacitation leading to loss of coordination and lack of manual dexterity which could result in drowning.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Corrective action Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product.
Notified by Local authority trading standards
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product Adventuridge Portable Hammock with Stand sold by Aldi
Type Furniture - Portable hammock
Product description Adult portable hammock available in green or blue with a metal frame / stand.
Hazard The product presents a risk of injuries as one seam at the head end of the fabric has been reported to fail after limited uses.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action The product has been recalled by end users. For more information, please see: https://www.aldi.co.uk/product-notices
Notified by Local authority Trading Standards
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product Wool Room Starry Nights, Spotty Fun and Jungle Friends Baby Wool Sleeping Bag (0-6m)
Type Childcare articles and children?s equipment - Infant sleeping bag
Other product info Sold between May 2021 and June 2022
Product description Infant sleeping bag available in three prints: starry nights, spotty fun and jungle friends
Hazard The neck circumference of the affected models has been found to be too large and not in compliance with the relevant standard. This could lead to the suffocation of the baby if they slip down into the sleep bag and the garment covers their face.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action The product has been recalled from end users. For more information, please see: https://www.thewoolroom.com/sleeping-bag-recall-/
Notified by Local authority Trading Standard
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product iROCKER Blackfin Paddle Boards (Models V, X and XL)
Type Hobby / sports equipment - Stand-up inflatable paddle boards
Models Blackfin Model V, Blackfin Model X and Blackfin Model XL
Serial numbers All numbers starting with IR-TSEBF, Numbers between IR139020 and IR141685, Numbers between IR157500 and IR160165, Numbers between IR160500 and IR163165
Product description Stand-up inflatable paddle boards
Hazard The product has been identified as presenting a risk of exposure to water / drowning as it substandard glue was used during a five-month manufacturing period, which can result in seam separation and deflation of affected units. If the seam separates when the product is in use, the user may fall into the water.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action The product has been recalled from end users. All potentially affected consumers were notified on 27 July 2022 and offered replacement paddle boards. Further information can be found on the company's recall page.
Notified by Office for Product Safety and Standards
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product Elgetec / Something Cosmetics Ultrapower Ionic Hair Dryer sold via TK Maxx and Homesense
Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Hairdryer
Additional information The product was on sale in TK Maxx and Homesense stores between January and July 2022
Product description Black and red hairdryer. The brand name 'Elgetec Beauty' or 'Something Cosmetics' is printed on the hairdryer and the plug is marked with a five-point star inside a circle below the red fuse cover
Hazard TK Maxx is recalling the products due to a safety issue which could cause an electric shock or fire. The plug and cord do not meet required safety standards and the plug was found to contain a counterfeit fuse.
Corrective action The product has been recalled from end users. Further information about the recall can be found online.
Notified by Local authority trading standards
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