Recalls & Warnings
JAHARP2020-1 performed documentary checks and tests on consumer products to assess their safety and compliance with the European legislation. We are investigating 26 gas cooking hobs, and the Specific Absorption Rate of 30 models of connected portable devices.
JAHARP2020-3 chose specific product categories and performed documentary checks and tests to assess their safety and compliance with the European legislation. We are checking 28 gas-fired space heaters, and 120 USB chargers.
PROSAFE Press Release | 14 September 2022
EEPLIANT 3 Newsletter 2021 [Maltese version]
Joint Market Surveillance Action 2016 on Product Safety
Layman's Report | Updated October 2019
The Technical Regulations Division of the MCCAA, has issued the following recalls and warnings:
06 September 2023: Product recall | Bose Acoustimass, Lifestyle, and Companion Bass Modules manufactured before April 1, 2006
03 August 2023: Public Notice | Single-axis hinges
28 June 2023: Public notice on flail-type cutting attachments
12 April 2023: Product recall of kids toothbrush
01 March 2023: Product recall of USB Charger
16 February 2023: Product recall of baby costume: Nebeans Captain America
01 June 2022: Product recall of Mushroom Baby Teether/ Pacifier
07 January 2022: Product recall of several toys
31 May 2021: Product recall - ‘HEROISK’ and ‘TALRIKA’ plates, bowls, and mugs
31 May 2021: Product recall - Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headsets
02 March 2021: Product recall - BAGHERA Plastic toy plane
02 March 2021: Recall notice - British design BS extension cable
23 December 2020: Product recall of Rexoguard antibacterial and household disinfectant (MT)
05 February 2020: ‘DIY Slime’ recalled from the local market
19 November 2019: PRODUCT RECALL: Peeled Broad Beans in 450g packs of the brand ‘Mill-Kċina taz-Zija’
13 August 2019: The MCCAA imposes an immediate ban on pesticide Chlorpyrifos
24 June 2019: Check your domestic gas regulators
03 June 2019: REMINDER: Unsafe swimming floats withdrawn from the local market
03 June 2019: PRODUCT RECALL - Dunlop Travel Hair Dryer 1200W
03 June 2019: ‘SIMBA’ Space Gas Heaters Model NY-F138
20 May 2019: Product Warning Statement - Oyster DuoFix i-Size base
18 April 2019: Fisher Price Rock ‘N Play Sleeper Recall
16 April 2019: Safety of Gas Cylinders, Related Accessories and Gaseous Appliances
02 April 2019: Cot mattress safety
15 March 2019: Baby products which pose a serious risk
09 January 2019: Withdrawal of an unsafe toy from the local market
07 January 2019: Unsafe juicer bottles can scald you
10 September 2018: Laser pointers found on the local market
20 August 2018: Barrel-O-Slime: Dangerous for children
27 July 2018: Product 'Superglue' withdrawn
26 June 2018: Novelty lighters withdrawn from the local market
30 January 2018: Unsafe swimming floats withdrawn from the local market
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