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- 2009.05.15
Parents urged to choose playgroups with due care - CHOICE # 391
The Consumer Council has expressed concern over the emerging service of playgroups. There is at present no specific legislation governing the operation of playgroups for predominantly young children of pre-school age. Under the circumstances, before...
- 2009.05.15
Safety test on low-cost microwave ovens - CHOICE # 391
Are low-cost microwave ovens a safety hazard for household use? With this concern in mind, the Consumer Council has conducted a safety test on 10 models of microwave ovens within a low price bracket of $400 to $730. The results are a welcome relief...
- 2009.05.15
Timely tips on facemasks to fight influenza - CHOICE # 391
Here are some timely useful tips to help consumers choose and use facemasks effectively to arm against influenza. The 3-ply surgical facemasks are recommended: the innermost layer would be water absorbent, the outer layer water repellent and the...
- 2009.05.15
Unwary consumers continue to fall prey of dishonest TV set-top box salesmen - CHOICE # 391
Beware of the tactics of salesmen who come calling at your door to sell digital TV set-top box. Despite repeated cautions through different channels, consumers are still falling prey of these door-to-door salesmen. Complaints lodged with the Consumer...
- 2009.05.13
Price Comparison Reports - Tsuen Wan District
The Consumer Council today (May 13) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 40 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in the Tsuen Wan District. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products...
- 2009.05.06
Price Comparison Reports - Shum Shui Po District
The Consumer Council today (May 6) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 40 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in the Sham Shui Po District. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2009.04.29
Price Comparison Reports - Wan Chai District
The Consumer Council today (April 29) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 40 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in the Wan Chai District. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products...
- 2009.04.27
The Consumer Council has received so far (up to April 24) 11,229Lehman-Brothers-related complaints.
The Consumer Council has received so far (up to April 24) 11,229 Lehman-Brothers-related complaints. In the majority (90%) of these cases, the Council has referred them to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the relevant banks for follow-up action...