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Sophie Collins

Nearly 150 Irish Amazon customers affected by recalls due to risks of injury, fire and choking

Amazon has recalled a new list of products today and officials have confirmed that around 150 customers in Ireland are affected.

From choking risks to fire hazards and the potential for injury, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has published detailed warnings.

If you find that you’re in possession of any of the products listed below, you should stop using them immediately.

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You should then contact Amazon via your personal account to request a refund or replacement of the item.

Here are all of the items being recalled this week, according to the CCPC:

Step Ladder (3-step)

A safety issue has been identified with a Step Ladder (3-step) sold on the Amazon Platform.

Step Ladder (3-step) (CCPC)

According to the CCPC: “The product presents a risk of injuries as the uppermost tread/platform is undersized and the base width of the ladder is too small. A user may lose their footing, making their weight unevenly distributed so the ladder could tip over, causing injury”.

The brand, barcode, model number, and batch number are all unknown, but the Amazon ASIN is B0BDS1F8C7.

The product was sold online through the Amazon platform and it is believed there are approximately 5 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

Dancing Cactus Plush Toy YY7

A safety issue has been identified with a Dancing Cactus Plush Toy YY7 sold on the Amazon platform.

Dancing Cactus Plush Toy YY7 (CCPC)

According to officials: “The product presents a risk of asphyxiation as the flexible plastic bag used for the packaging itself causes the danger”.

The brand, model number, and batch number are all unknown for this product also, but the Amazon ASIN is B09JBL2JKK and the barcode is X001KF42EH.

The product was sold online through the Amazon platform and there are approximately 91 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

Salbay LED Illuminated Bathroom Mirror Cabinet with Shaver Socket

A safety issue has been identified with a Salbay LED Illuminated Bathroom Mirror Cabinet with Shaver Socket sold on the Amazon platform.

Salbay LED Illuminated Bathroom Mirror Cabinet with Shaver Socket (CCPC)

“The product presents a risk of electric shock and fire as the shaver socket is connected directly to mains which could cause an electric shock and internal parts of the product were covered in a wax paper masking tape, which could ignite under fault conditions,” a CCPC spokesperson said.

The brand, batch number, and barcode are unknown, but the Amazon ASIN is B08GY27DLG.

The model number is 5070-T (JG5070A). The cabinet is available in two types, type A is the cabinet subject to this notice.

The product was sold online through the Amazon platform and there are approximately 3 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

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