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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘Stop use immediately' warning as huge sports shop urgently recalls life-saving device amid ‘risk of drowning' alert
AN URGENT warning has been issued over a life jacket sold in Ireland that poses a life-threatening risk. Decathlon is carrying out a recall on their TRIBORD Lifejacket LJ150N Harness. 2 The TRIBORD Lifejacket LJ150N harness poses a drowning risk Credit: The issued the recalls for the lifejacket after discovering the product presents a risk of drowning. It was discovered that during use and after repeated impacts on the product, it could pierce, which results in reduced buoyancy and a risk of The brand is TRIBORD. The model number is 8801769. The bar code is 3608390327027. The article/item code is 4855900. The recall applies to grey and black versions as well. READ MORE ON PRODUCT RECALLS And there are approximately 11 affected products in the The product was reported to be sold from March 1, 2024. The CCPC has urged customers to "stop using the product immediately". MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Remedies are also available for customers if they prefer a replacement over a full refund. Ford Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles: Rearview Camera Glitch Explained For those who have purchased the product online, they are encouraged to contact Decathlon's Customer Relations Centre via email at And those who have any questions or require more information about the recall can also contact them. A spokesperson for Decathlon said: "We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused." AIR FRYER RECALL Meanwhile, A number of Air Fryers sold to customers could overheat, presenting a risk of The issue has been identified within batches that were sold between January 2024 and April 2024 in Lidl stores across the country. Lidl chiefs said: "Tower are recalling the above 2L Compact Manual "Other Tower products are affected by this recall but only the one listed above was sold in Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland stores. "If you have purchased the above product please stop using it." 2 The CCPC are urging customers to discontinue use immediately Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Decathlon issue urgent recall on popular product amid 'drowning risk' fears
A popular piece of sailing equipment sold at Decathlon has been urgently recalled as it 'poses a risk of drowning' to its users. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) announced on Tuesday that the world's largest sporting goods retailer is carrying out a voluntary recall of its TRIBORD Lifejacket LJ150N harness + due to a safety defect. The risk reported to the CCPC is "drowning". During use, following repeated impacts on the product, it was discovered on the inspection that the lifejacket could pierce resulting in reduced buoyancy and a risk of drowning, making it unsafe to use. The brand is TRIBORD and the model number is 8801769. The bar code is 3608390327027, while the article/item code is 4855900. The product was sold from March 1, 2024 to September 10, 2025, and there are approximately 11 affected products in the Republic of Ireland, according to the CCPC. Customers have been urged to stop using the product immediately and return it to their nearest Decathlon Store to receive a refund. Those who purchased their product online or are looking for more information regarding this recall, are advised to contact Decathlon's Customer Relation Centre via the email at In a statement, a spokesperson for Decathlon warned customers to "stop using this product immediately" as they issued an apology to customers. "As part of our quality controls, we noticed that the product does not meet the expected quality requirements (including conformity to the ISO-12402 standard)," the spokesperson said. "In case of repeated impacts, the bladder could puncture, leading to a risk of drowning. "Please stop using this product immediately. Go as soon as possible to a Decathlon store of your choice with your product to be reimbursed. "We thank you for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused."
The Journal
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Journal
Boots Ireland spared court conviction over misleading Black Friday toothbrush and perfume sale
BOOTS IRELAND WAS spared a court conviction today after last month admitting breaking pricing laws during a 2023 Black Friday sale. The breaches found on electric toothbrushes and perfume price tags triggered a Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) investigation. On 26 May, the retail giant pleaded guilty before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court to consumer law that compelled traders to base any discount on the lowest price in at least the previous 30 days and to display this price clearly on any price tag or advertisement. Judge Halpin adjourned the case until today for the retailer to pay €4,624 toward the CCPC costs and €1,000 to the Little Flower Penny Dinners charity. Finalising the prosecution, he noted that Boots Ireland had complied and he applied the Probation of Offender's Act, leaving it spared a recorded conviction. At the prior hearing, Judge Halpin noted defence submissions that the breach was due to a human error and that the firm was remorseful and had no prior offences on record. Advertisement Judge Halpin remarked that Boots was a very reputable firm in Ireland with branches and employees throughout the country, and he noted a senior compliance officer from the company had travelled over from the UK to attend the proceedings. It was among the first batch of prosecutions under the new sales pricing rules introduced in 2022, the European Union (Requirements to Indicate Product Prices) (Amendment) Regulations. Cathal Ó Braonáin BL, for the competition regulator, said the offence arises when a retailer announces a reduced selling cost without announcing the product's lowest price in the preceding 30 days. Boots was found to have committed three pricing breaches for the 17 November, 2023 sale, including advertising an Oral-B toothbrush for €470 with a prior price of €999.99, despite it having been sold at €470 just days before. Two more errors were for another Oral-B toothbrush and a Dior perfume, both advertised at higher previous prices than their actual recent lowest costs. The defence stressed how 104,000 products were on promotion for that Black Friday, and these offences represented a tiny number of items on sale. A full review of internal processes has been carried out, and guidance, protocols, and governance were updated.
RTÉ News
23-06-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Boots Ireland given Probation Act over misleading Black Friday toothbrush discounts
Boots Ireland has been spared a court conviction after admitting last month to breaking pricing laws during a 2023 Black Friday sale. The breaches found on electric toothbrushes and perfume price tags triggered a Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) investigation. On 26 May, the retail giant pleaded guilty before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court to consumer law that compelled traders to base any discount on the lowest price in at least the previous 30 days and to display this price clearly on any price tag or advertisement. Judge Halpin adjourned the case until today for the retailer to pay €4,624 toward the CCPC costs and €1,000 to the Little Flower Penny Dinners charity. Finalising the prosecution, he noted that Boots Ireland had complied and he applied the Probation of Offender's Act, leaving it spared a recorded conviction. At the prior hearing, Judge Halpin noted defence submissions that the breach was due to a human error and that the firm was remorseful and had no prior offences on record. Judge Halpin remarked that Boots was a very reputable firm in Ireland with branches and employees throughout the country, and he noted a senior compliance officer from the company had travelled over from the UK to attend the proceedings. It was among the first batch of prosecutions under the new sales pricing rules introduced in 2022, the European Union (Requirements to Indicate Product Prices) (Amendment) Regulations. Cathal Ó Braonáin BL, for the competition regulator, said the offence arises when a retailer announces a reduced selling cost without announcing the product's lowest price in the preceding 30 days. Boots was found to have committed three pricing breaches for the 17 November 2023 sale, including advertising an Oral-B toothbrush for €470 with a prior price of €999.99, despite it having been sold at €470 just days before. Two more errors were for another Oral-B toothbrush and a Dior perfume, both advertised at higher previous prices than their actual recent lowest costs. The defence stressed how 104,000 products were on promotion for that Black Friday, and these offences represented a tiny number of items on sale. A full review of internal processes has been carried out, and guidance, protocols, and governance were updated.
The Irish Sun
22-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘Customers should stop using immediately' – Popular kitchen gadget sold in Ireland recalled over fire risks
AN URGENT alert has been issued over a popular kitchen gadget that was recalled due to "a potential fire hazard". Advertisement 2 The air fryer poses a fire risk Credit: CCPC The issued the recalls for the air fryer after discovering the product presents a risk of burn injuries. It was discovered that when the product is used for prolonged periods on the highest heat setting, the heating element can cause the outer plastic casing to warp or melt. This may result in burn injuries if touched and presents a potential fire hazard. The brand is Haden. The SKU is 387933. Advertisement READ MORE ON PRODUCT RECALLS All batch numbers are affected. There are approximately 52 affected products in the Republic of Ireland. Consumers who own the They return it to any The Range store for a full refund or store credit. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Exclusive Those who want further information regarding this recall are encouraged to contact The Range customer care team on the website. The spokesperson for The Range said: "The safety and satisfaction of our customers is important to us, and we wish to thank you for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience." Milk is urgently pulled from shelves over traces of deadly bacteria which kills one in 20 Separately, the The Advertisement The product identification is Utskho Suneli in a pack size of 50g with the best before date of September 20, 2026. A spokesperson for the FSAI said: "The above batch of Utskho Suneli spice mix is being recalled due to the presence of elevated levels of ethylene oxide. "Although the consumption of the contaminated batch does not pose an acute risk to health, there may be health issues if there is continued consumption of ethylene oxide over a long period of time. "Therefore, exposure to this substance needs to be minimised. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale." Advertisement Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch. 2 Customers can get a full refund or store credit for their affected product Credit: Getty Images - Getty
