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Alerts for 2012


5 Jan 2012

IKEA recalls ANTILOP children's high chair belt for potential fall hazard
SPRING Singapore would like to notify consumers that IKEA has issued a recall for the ANTILOP children’s high chairs belts. The high chair belt can open unexpectedly in use, creating a fall hazard. Only ANTILOP high chairs from supplier #17389 with production dates 0607-0911(YYMM) are affected. Consumers are asked to contact IKEA’s Customer Service line at 6786 6868 for more information or visit the Exchange and Returns Counter at IKEA stores to receive a replacement belt free of charge. For more information, please see IKEA's News Release.

Alerts for 2011


29 Dec 2011

Build-A-Bear Workshop recalls Colourful Hearts Teddy for potential choking hazard
SPRING Singapore would like to inform consumers that Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. has issued a voluntary product safety recall of its Colourful Hearts Teddy (sold from April to Dec 2011). The teddy bear’s eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children. However, to date, there have been no reported injuries. Consumers are advised to contact the company’s Customer Service line at 6298 8078 or email the firm at colorfulhearts@buildabear.com. For more information, please see Build-A-Bear Workshop’s News Release

1 Nov 2011

IKEA recalls PAX AURLAND mirror door for risk of falling
SPRING Singapore would like to notify consumers that IKEA has issued a recall of a limited number of PAX AURLAND mirrors (supplier number 12650 and 4-digit date stamp 1039 – 1048 printed on rear of mirror door). The large mirror can detach unexpectedly from the door and fall, creating sharp shards upon breaking. The mirror is heavy, and combined with the risk of breaking, it poses a risk of injury to users. Consumers are advised to contact Customer Service line or Exchange and Returns Counter at IKEA stores to receive a replacement mirror door free of charge. For more information, please visit : IKEA's News Release

17 Oct 2011

Bugaboo International B.V. recalls Bugaboo Bee model stroller for risk of tip-over
SPRING Singapore would like to alert consumers that Bugaboo International B.V. has issued a recall of the Bugaboo Bee model stroller manufactured between Jan 2011 and Sep 2011, bearing serial numbers from 160101110100051 to 160101113801999. The front swivel wheels on some of these strollers could potentially block forward movement and risk tipping over when in use. Consumers are advised to contact local importers or the company for replacement of the swivel wheels. For more information, please visit : www.bugaboo.com/non-swiveling-wheels.

Local importers :
Motherswork Pte Ltd ValueLink Pte Ltd Mothercare (S) Pte Ltd
Tel : 6738 5886 Tel : 6836 3693 Tel : 6513 3224

12 Oct 2011

Notice for “BRAVIA” LCD TV KLV-40W300A & KLV-40X300A
Sony is offering a free check of certain models of 40” BRAVIA LCD TVs mostly launched between 2007 and 2008. For more information, please visit : Sony’s Announcement  

7 Oct 2011

IKEA recalls BUSA children’s folding tent for risk of serious injury
SPRING Singapore would like to inform consumers that IKEA has issued a recall of BUSA children’s folding tent sold exclusively in IKEA stores since 1 August 2011. The steel wire frame of the tent can break, producing sharp wire ends that can protrude through the tent fabric, posing a laceration or puncture hazard. Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to contact IKEA for a full refund. For more information, please visit : IKEA's News Release

Alerts before 2011


Jul 2010

Safety Alert : Preventive Maintenance Service for Sanyo Washing Machine

May 2010

Safety Alert : Recall of Braun Hairdryer - Satin Pro and Satin Hair Colour

Jan 2010

Safety Alert : Unsafe Non-Registered Electric Toaster KT-1004

Dec 2009

Safety Alert : Risks of using Universal Portable Socket Outlet

Nov 2009

Safety Alert : Recall of Nokia AC/DC adaptor - AC-3E/3U/4U

Safety Alert : SONY VAIO Personal Computer AC Adapter VGP-AC19V18 - Request to Refrain from Use and Notice of Free Exchange 

Jul 2009

Safety Alert : Mistral Gyro-Aire Electric Box Fan Model No.: GA 16-70 Style 11 and 16

Jun 2008

Safety Alert : Voluntary Recall for Rinnai Built-in Gas Model No.: RB-222 and RB-322

Dec 2007

Safety Alert : Unsafe Cable Reel

Jul 2005

Safety Alert : Dangerous Decorative Lightings

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Contact Consumer Product Safety Department

SPRING Singapore
5th Storey Podium Block
2 Bukit Merah Central
Singapore 159835
Hotline : (65) 1800 773 3163
Fax : (65) 6278 9885
Email : safety@spring.gov.sg
Last Modified Date :06 Feb 2012