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From 1 June 2001, Trading Standards Officers will have a new law with which to hit rogue traders. From that date, traders who flagrantly flout the law can be issued with one of the new orders telling them to stop their actions. Failure to comply with one of these orders will lead to the traders being in contempt of court and facing an unlimited fine or possibly imprisonment. The kind of practices this new law might cover include cowboy builders and doorstep sellers who repeatedly refuse to tell consumers of their cancellation rights as required by law and holiday firms who misdescribe their holidays. Anyone who has a complaint they think we should be aware of should contact Trading Standards on 793 2022.
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Woolworths Canvas Sun Loungers Problem: The sun loungers folding mechanism if used incorrectly, could lead to fingers being trapped or injured. The loungers have passed all required safety tests. As a precautionary measure they have been withdrawn from sale in all Woolworths stores. Action: Anyone who has purchased this product should return it to their nearest Woolworths store where a full refund will be given.
For further information call the Woolworths |
Trading Standards Service
Crompton House
100 Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 6ES
Tel: (0161) 793 2022
Fax: (0161) 793 2197
Minicom: (0161) 793 2151
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