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- 2004.09.15
RECALL NOTICE - IBM AC Adapter
IBM is voluntarily recalling certain 56-watt AC adapters that were shipped to Hong Kong with ThinkPad iSeries, 390 and 240 Series from January 1999 to August 2000. According to IBM, this action is being taken because of reports of overheating,...
- 2004.09.15
DH instructs recall of health product
The Department of Health today (September 15) advised members of the public not to buy or use the health product, "Morgan", which contains the Western drug ingredient, tadalafil. Tadalafil is used for erectile dysfunction (impotence). Tadalafil is a...
- 2004.09.08
DH instructs recall of Chinese medicine products containing westerndrug ingredients
The Department of Health (DH) today (September 8) announced the recall of four Chinese medicine products which contained a trace level of a western drug ingredient, Ephedrine. These products are manufactured by Sheng Chun Tang Pharmaceutical...
- 2004.09.08
Voluntary recall of laser printers
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department today (September 8) advised consumers to immediately stop using two laser printer models -- Lexmark E230 and E232 monochrome -- for safety reasons. The appeal was made after the supplier of the...
- 2004.08.26
Health Department instructs recall of slimming health product
The Department of Health today (August 26) advised members of the public not to buy or use the slimming health product "Bellefemme Slimupformula", which contained a Western drug ingredient, sibutramine. The product is not registered under the...
- 2004.08.25
Voluntary recall of lithium ion rechargeable batteries for 15-inch PowerBook G4 notebook computers
Apple Computer Ltd. announced a voluntary recall worldwide of certain lithium ion rechargeable batteries that are used with 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) notebook computers. The affected lithium ion rechargeable batteries have the model number of...
- 2004.07.01
Contaminated Chinese herb Rhizoma Atractylodis recalled
The Department of Health (DH) today (July 1) instructed the importer and its wholesalers and retailers to recall a Chinese herb Rhizoma Atractylodis following confirmation of three herbal poisoning cases. The instruction was made following DH's...
- 2004.06.29
Voluntary maintenance of ceiling fan regulators
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has promptly co-ordinated with the supplier of "SMC" ceiling fans for a voluntary preventive maintenance programme on the fans' five speed regulators to enhance public safety. The programme will start...