Motion · S5M-17805 · 18 Jun 2019

The Need for a Product Recall Database

Lodged by John Mason Members' Business Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that the UK Government has served Whirlpool, which manufactures domestic appliances, with a notice to recall faulty tumble dryers; understands that this comes four years after the company issued a safety warning regarding some of its Creda, Hotpoint and Indesit devices; believes that research by the consumer charity, Electrical Safety First, suggests that only 10 to 20% of recalled products are actually returned or repaired, largely due to consumers being unaware of the recalls, and notes calls for the creation of a centrally-managed product recall database, which could allow consumers in Shettleston and across the country to check that their appliances are safe.

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.