Urgent warning issued over counterfeit ‘retro’ GAA helmets
The helmets do not meet safety requirements. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued an urgent warning to hurling and camogie players to cease the use of all Gola branded helmets immediately. The warning states that the counterfeit helmets “do not meet basic PPE standards and will not protect the wearer from injury.” […]
2 years ago
Christmas lights recalled over electric shock fears after many sold in Ireland
Check your Christmas lights if you purchased them online recently. A safety issue has been identified with two batches of Achin Outdoor String Christmas Lights sold via Amazon. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), who have issued two product recalls over the lights, the products present a risk of electric shock as […]
2 years ago
Amazon recalling popular product in Ireland over ‘risk of electric shock and fire’
Around 3,160 of the affected products were sold on Amazon to Ireland. Amazon has issued a product recall regarding a popular plug it sells, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). On the CCPC’s website, it states that a safety issue has been identified with the AXIULOO 20W USB C Fast Charger Plug […]
3 years ago
Dunnes Stores recalls children’s pyjamas over suffocation risk
There are nearly 6,000 affected products in the Republic of Ireland. Dunnes Stores is carrying out a recall of various children’s pyjama products due to the risk of suffocation. A Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) statement says that the recall applies to Digger, Dino, Mermaid and Unicorn short-sleeved pyjama sets for young children aged […]
3 years ago
Government urges people to report “cartel behaviour” in response to rising fuel prices
Fuel prices remain high despite cuts in excise duty. Consumers are being encouraged to report “cartel behaviour or abuse of dominance” by businesses with regards to rising fuel prices. Robert Troy, the Minister of State with responsibility for Consumer Protection made the comments on Thursday morning (10 March). “Global events continue to have an increasing […]
4 years ago
TRUE or FALSE QUIZ: Do you know your rights?
Brought to you by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) How well do you actually know your consumer rights? Time to find out… With the Black Friday sales just around the corner and Christmas just a few short months away, you might be doing a lot of shopping over the next few weeks. And […]
4 years ago