Lancashire Trading Standards Scambuster Stan

02/09/2026

⚠️PRODUCT RECALL: Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages - risk of asphyxiation⚠️

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Affected serial number range
Between 250402212 and 260402893

Manufacturing period of affected products
April 2025 to April 2026

Hazard
The product presents a risk of asphyxiation as a manufacturing defect in the second-stage spindle assembly can restrict the flow of breathing gas at depths exceeding 45 metres. The regulator may not deliver sufficient breathing gas when required, posing a risk of inadequate air supply to the diver at depth.

Corrective action
The affected products have been recalled from end users.

Owners are advised to stop using the regulator immediately if it falls within the affected serial number range and return it to their place of purchase or an authorised Apeks service centre. You can find your nearest authorised Apeks service centre using the store locater: https://uk.apeksdiving.com/pages/store-locator

Affected regulators will be inspected and, if necessary, repaired free of charge by qualified technicians using approved Apeks replacement components. There is no charge for the inspection, repair or shipping.

For further details, please access the Apeks recall page at the following link: https://uk.apeksdiving.com/pages/recall-information-xl4-xl4-ocea

02/09/2026

⚠️PRODUCT RECALL: Sand Art Activity Kit (sold via eBay and Amazon)⚠️

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Fairtrade Wholesale UK Limited Product Code
8929/Sand-12

Hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.

Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by the importer, Fairtrade Wholesale UK Limited, and online marketplaces, eBay and Amazon.

It is recommended owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.

02/09/2026

🐄Livestock keepers: stay alert for signs of bluetongue in your animals.🐄

If you suspect disease, you must report it immediately.

Reporting suspected cases plays a vital role in supporting surveillance efforts and protecting the wider industry.

More info:

The signs of bluetongue virus, how you must report it and what happens when you do.

01/09/2026

⚠️⚡PRODUCT RECALL: Sammic Portable Electric Liquidiser - risk of electric shock because it is designed as a double‑insulated electrical appliance⚡⚠️

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Hazard
The product presents a risk of electric shock because it is designed as a double‑insulated electrical appliance, meaning that a second protective insulation must prevent user exposure in case the basic insulation fails.

The manufacturer has identified that, in certain identification numbers, an external aluminium part accessible to the user may come into contact with the aluminium motor support if the first insulation layer fails. If an internal insulation fault occurred between the motor winding and the motor support, the fault could be transmitted to the accessible aluminium part, potentially exposing the user to electric shock.

Corrective action
The product has been recalled by the manufacturer. For more information, please access: https://sammic-com.web.app/en/recall-xm or contact [email protected]

01/09/2026

⚠️🔥⚡PRODUCT RECALL: Heated Coaster / Mug Warmer - high risk of electric shock and fire because poor-quality internal electrical connections may loosen and arc during normal use⚡🔥⚠️

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Zhongshan Jinkairui Electrical Co., Ltd Heated Coaster / Mug Warmer

Barcode
X002E7IJHB

Plug Model
JKR-330

Hazard
The product presents a high risk of electric shock and fire because poor-quality internal electrical connections may loosen and arc during normal use. Arcing was observed during testing, indicating a risk of overheating, fire and accessible conductive parts becoming live. Concerns were also identified regarding the adequacy of insulation to prevent electrical breakdown.

Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

01/09/2026

📢 Reminder in a week, come and meet the Lancashire Safe Trader Team at the C&W Berry Trade Show!📢

We're delighted to be exhibiting once again at the C&W Berry Trade Show on 8, 9 and 10 September.

📍 Find us at Stall 28 (next to the food van!)

Whether you're an existing Safe Trader member, a trader interested in joining the scheme, or simply want to find out more about how Safe Trader supports reputable businesses and consumers across Lancashire, we'd love to speak with you.

The event promises to be bigger than ever, with: ✅ 135+ leading construction industry brands

✅ Live product demonstrations
✅ Exclusive trade show offers
✅ Competitions, giveaways and prizes
✅ Opportunities to meet manufacturers and suppliers
📅 8th, 9th & 10th September
📍 C&W Berry Main Sales Site, Golden Hill Lane, Leyland

Find out more below

👀https://www.cwberry.com/news-and-inspiration/news/trade-show-2026.html
C&W Berry Ltd

31/08/2026

⚠️PRODUCT RECALL: MESOLAB Leaper Cute Anime Advent Calendar - serious chemical risk because the orange character contains excess Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). DEHP is a phthalate⚠️

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product Code
230119

Other Product Identifier
TY230119

Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk because the orange character contains excess Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). DEHP is a phthalate. Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.

Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by MESOLAB, and affected consumers have been contacted directly.

Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children.

31/08/2026

⚠️PRODUCT RECALL: Various Wraps by Summit Foods - possible contamination with E.coli (STEC)⚠️

The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency.

Use by : All dates up to and including 5th September 2026

Risk statement
The possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the products listed above.

Symptoms caused by STEC can include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain and occasionally haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.

Actions taken by the company
Summit Foods is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product and/or on their website.

Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product, do not consume it. Instead, dispose of the product and provide proof of purchase on [email protected], stating when and where it was purchased, for a refund.

31/08/2026

⚠️PRODUCT RECALL: Char-Broil Patio Bistro BBQ Grills - risk of electric shock as it was found that the grounding wire for the heating element may not be fully tightened⚠️

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Sales period
October 2025 to December 2025

Date codes
2510, 2511, 2512

Hazard
The product presents a risk of electric shock as it was found that the grounding wire for the heating element may not be fully tightened. This creates the potential for disconnection of the grounding wire and loss of fault protection, posing a risk of electric shock.

Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Char-Broil Europe GmbH.

Customers should cease use of the product immediately and contact Char-Broil Europe GmbH for a full replacement or repair kit at [email protected] or 01993 884818, or visit Patio Bistro Line Recall_UK - Char-Broil®

30/08/2026

⚠️PRODUCT RECALL: Simple 730ml Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water - may be microbiologically contaminated, which may cause eye inflammation⚠️

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Batches
613841, 613941

Barcode
8720181894381

Hazard
It has been identified that affected batches may be microbiologically contaminated, which may cause eye inflammation.

The affected batches do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (the 'Cosmetics Regulation').

Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Unilever.

Consumers in possession of an affected batch should stop using the product immediately. Please access Simple Kind to Skin Recall Notice or contact your place of purchase for instructions on return or disposal of product and refund/redress.