The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued recalls of cosmetic items, clothing and electrical appliances this week The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recalled baby chairs that are insufficient to prevent falls and hold children in place.
Meanwhile, among electrical items, a hair curling wand and a multi USB charger have been recalled over high risk of causing electric shocks to the user.
Other recalled items listed by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute this week range from a life jacket that presents a serious risk of drowning, skin lightening cream and and earrings.
Product recalls are actions taken by traders when there is a safety issue with a product that could potentially harm its users. The following items have been recalled below: Anise Shealight Skin Fading and Lightening Cream Face & Body recalled 7th May 2024 The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards Product details Anise Shealight Skin Fading and Lightening Cream Face & Body Risk statement The product has been identified as presenting a serious chemical risk as following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.2% w/w hydroquinone which is a prohibited substance in cosmetics.
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