Several popular products have been withdrawn from consumers this week, with many being instructed to cease using them "immediately". The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued product recall notices, alerting anyone in possession of these items to the potential hazards.

This week, popular sun creams, prescription medicines, and power banks were among the products recalled. A variety of reasons were cited for the recalls, including mislabelled packaging, prohibited ingredients, and fire risks. The OPSS has provided guidance for anyone who owns these items; in many instances, it strongly advises people to discontinue use of the products immediately and to reach out to the retailer for a refund.

Bondi Sands sun cream

Two Bondi Sands SPF products have been recalled, with customers being advised to stop using them straight away. The OPSS stated: "The product presents a risk to health because certain batches have shown signs of separation and uneven texture."

"If the ingredients are not properly mixed, the SPF rating may be variable and place consumers at risk of sunburn."

TK Maxx power bank

TK Maxx has recalled the XO Poppy Super Power 10,000 mAh Power Bank. This electrical charger features swan, leopard, and bow prints.

The recall applies to models PY-UKPBK10M-BW8, PY-UKPBK10M-LP1 and PY-UKPBK10M-SW3. They also bear the receipt and price ticket codes 014851, 014852, and 014853.

The OPSS warned: "The product presents a risk of fire as it has poor internal build quality, with wires soldered directly to the PCB with no secondary form of fixing.

"This could lead to the connections becoming loose over time, causing the product to overheat and ignite, leading to a fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulation 2005."

Bridal henna

Angel Fashion has pulled Hania Bridal Henna Paste from the market. The OPSS stated: "The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of phenol."

Phenol is a prohibited ingredient in cosmetic products. The item in question is a green foil 'cone' of henna used for temporary tattooing.

"Phenol is also toxic if swallowed," the OPSS added. "Improvements are also required to product labelling and information. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009."

High blood pressure tablets

Crescent Pharma Limited, a drug manufacturer, has recalled a batch of prescription blood pressure medication after it was inadvertently filled with the incorrect drug.

The batch should have contained Ramipril 5mg capsules, but was instead filled with Amlodipine 5mg tablets. Customers who have purchased the affected batch are being strongly advised to cease taking them immediately.

The impacted product batch is Ramipril 5mg Capsules, batch GR164099.

Beauty cream

Glow and Lovely Hydraglow Rose Enrich Serum Cream presents a chemical hazard due to inaccurate ingredient listings and the omission of fragrance allergens. Consequently, Lajawab Foods Limited has pulled the product from sale.

The product is characterised as a skin cream packaged in a pink-and-white cardboard box and weighing 50g. It carries the barcode 8961014255669.