Several toys and electronics sold on Amazon have been urgently recalled due to safety fears.
Customers have been urged to stop using the products immediately and keep them out of reach of children as some of these could lead to serious health complications. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued warnings for several items that have been marked as unsafe.
A notice on the CCPC website said customers can contact Amazon via their user account to see if they're entitled to a refund. Here is a comprehensive list of products that have been recalled in recent weeks:
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YCOO – Silverlit Electric Robo Kombat Balloon Puncher Toy
This kids' toy has been recalled due to the possible exposure to a cancer-causing chemical. Children may be exposed to nitrosamines when touching and/or putting the balloons in their mouth.
Some nitrosamines may increase the risk of cancer if children are exposed to above-acceptable levels. The brand is YCOO – Silverlit. The type/number of model is Item No. 88038, the serial number is PG-88038-IN-00.
The batch number is 182B0A and the barcode is 4891813880387. There are two Amazon ASIN numbers which are B089H1PV25 and B08DNZJ2CP.
There are approximately 245 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
Refrigerator Rattle Magnets Spinning Buzzing Snake Eggs
The magnets have been recalled as they pose a serious risk to children. The magnets in the product are stronger than permitted and if ingested by a child the magnets could be drawn together, leading to serious internal injury.
The brand, batch number, model and barcode are unknown. The ASIN number is B09GB2KZ6S.
Around 35 affected products were sold in the Republic of Ireland.
Welly Enjoy IT Universal Travel Adaptor
This product has been recalled as it could give the user an electric shock. A notice on the CCPC website states: "During normal use, the US pin breaks off and stays in the socket. When trying to get the US pin out of the socket with their fingers, the user suffers an electric shock."
The brand is WELLY enjoy IT. The type/number of the model is WY13100, the ASIN is B07DRP4NND, and the barcode is 8054392613845.
A total of 50 of the implicated products were sold in the Republic of Ireland.
Sunveno Baby Carrier
The baby carrier has been recalled due to the risk of injuries. The CCPC warned that the baby could slip out of the Sunveno carrier due to insufficient attachment options. The carrier bends sideways or forwards with the baby which could lead to the baby falling and fatally injuring themselves.
The brand is Sunveno. The type/number of model is HC22094-2NZ-U and the barcode is 850012568056. The batch number is unknown.
Around four affected products were sold in the Republic of Ireland.
Retro Floor Lamp
The Retro Floor Lamp has been recalled over fire risk. The user manual provided with the product is inadequate and the product may not be installed or used correctly leading to overheating and burns.
The ASIN numbers are B08JC5ZT5Z, B0832JTBPF and B09NR78LMG. The Amazon product identifiers numbers are X0018OOA6F, FBA15GHX4HVGU000020, SKU: YTLDD, X0014MWHON, FBA15GHX4HVGU000009, SKU: XJLDD, X001HLLE6D, FBA15GHWTS4KU000001, SKU: LS-XJLDD.
The brand, batch number, model, and barcode are unknown.
AXIULOO Quick Charge 3.0 Charger
The charger has been recalled due to the risk of electric shock. The brand is AXIULOO, the model is Quick Charge 3.0 Charger, and ASIN is B08HPMWGSK.
A total of 102 affected products were sold in the Republic of Ireland.
Garden LED Lamp
A black light for the garden sold on Amazon has been recalled due to the risk of electric shock. The brand and model number are unknown but the ASIN is B0855MT9RP.
29 of the implicated products were sold in the Republic of Ireland.
NICGIGA 11 Port Gigabit PoE Switch
Customers have been warned to stop using NICGIGA 11 Port Gigabit PoE Switch due to the risk of electric shock. The model number is AI-GS0821P and the ASIN B0939VVZZ8.
Svater 50FT Outdoor String Lights LED Mains Powered
The lighting chain consisting of 25 plastic mains powered LED globe lights has been recalled as it fails to meet the requirements of the relevant safety standard leading to a risk of electric shock. The brand name is Svater and the ASIN is B08JG63G7S, but the barcode is unknown.
Some 121 affected products were sold in the Republic of Ireland.
Black Replacement AC Adapter
This replacement AC adapter power supply with wall plug is supplied with Red N Red Light Therapy Knee Therapy Appliance. The item has been recalled due to electric shock concerns. The brand is KTS, the ASIN is B0855MT9RP, and the barcode is 235862489. The model number is unknown.
Jeaxus Magnetic Developmental Toys
These toys are a choking risk and could result in internal injuries if ingested by children. The brand, batch number, type/model number and barcode are unknown. The ASIN number is B0B2RNDK41.
DIY Charm Bracelets Kit
This DIY charm bracelet kit has been recalled due to a chemical risk. The metal parts of the product contain Lead and Cadmium in amounts over the maximum permitted limit which are harmful to the health of children if in contact with the skin or if swallowed.
The brand, batch number, type/model number and barcode are unknown. The Amazon numbers on the packaging are FBA15G97D8Q4U000008, and X00FDJXMP.
Abree 30 pcs Magnetic Fishing Toy
This product contains unacceptable levels of phthalates that are classified as unsafe for young children. These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
The brand, model, barcode and batch number are unknown but around 41 affected products were sold in the country.
Tomshine Touch Control Bedside Table Lamp
Over 130 of the Tomshine Touch Control Bedside Table Lamps have been recalled due to a risk of electric shock as basic insulation of the cable is in contact with accessible un-earthed metal enclosure.
The brand is Tomshine. The model number is CT1BT-UK. The Amazon ASIN is B083DVPJC2. The batch number and the barcode are unknown.
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