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Warning issued about money pyramid scheme circulating on social media

A warning has been issued to consumers not to engage with a potential pyramid promotional scheme that is circulating in Ireland via social media, by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The scheme is circulating within the ...

25 Apr 2022 at 11:55

National News

Children's costumes sold on Amazon recalled due to safety concern including risk of burns

A safety issue has been identified with certain Dress Up America Children’s Costumes sold on the Amazon Platform. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), the affected products present suffocation, entrapment, ...

19 Mar 2023 at 16:01

National News

Retail summit to discuss concerns over food prices in Ireland

The Government has convened a meeting of the Retail Forum to discuss concerns over high food prices. Representatives from major supermarkets will gather for the meeting on Wednesday, which has been called by Neale Richmond, the minister of ...

07 May 2023 at 12:56

National News

RECALL: Electric shock risk from product sold on popular website in Ireland

A product recall alert has been issued after an electric shock risk was detected with a DSHOW hair straightener product sold on Amazon. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned that the DSHOW Hair Crimper Hair ...

29 Jul 2023 at 11:50

National News

ALERT: Irish parents warned as popular retailer recalls baby floating device due to drowning risk

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a product recall alert for a baby floatation device due to a risk of drowning. Retailer Decathlon is carrying out a recall of Nabaiji Baby Lying Ring after a safety ...

22 Jul 2023 at 15:53

National News

ALERT: Irish consumer group warns against use of faulty string lights

Major safety issues have been identified in two electrical products sold to hundreds of Irish consumers. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), the issues were discovered in the Globe Festoon String ...

26 Jul 2023 at 15:37

National News

ALERT: Choking risk identified in children's toy sold on popular online platform

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is warning Irish parents of a safety risk identified in a children's toy sold online. According to the CCPC, the Dream Aircraft Toy sold on the eBay platform presents a ...

12 Jul 2023 at 11:53

National News

Multi-million acquisition delayed due to competition concerns

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed acquisition by Aurivo Consumer Foods of assets belonging to Arrabawn Co-Operative Society. The ...

14 Jul 2023 at 17:17

National News

ALERT: Major brand recalls home theatre speakers due to fire risk

High-end home theatre audio systems from a leading brand are being recalled due to a major safety issue. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Bose Products B.V is carrying out a recall to ...

20 Aug 2023 at 11:44

National News

Retailer recalls dozens of speakers popular with Irish consumers due to risk of fire

A retailer is recalling dozens of speakers popular with Irish consumers due to a major safety concern. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Bose Products B.V is carrying out a recall to ...

21 Aug 2023 at 09:55

ALERT: Popular shop recalls children's toys sold to thousands of parents due to choking risk

National News

Penneys is recalling two brands of children's toys sold to thousands of Irish parents due to a major choking hazard. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Primark Limited (t/a Penneys) ...

26 Sept 2023 at 10:52

National News

WARNING: Accommodation shortage creating 'perfect storm' for rental scams

The scramble for student accommodation combined with the accommodation crisis has created the perfect storm for a surge in rental scams, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned. It noted ...

08 Aug 2023 at 15:45

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