Consumers have been warned to stop using two models of electric pots used for brewing herbal remedies as they may give users electric shocks.
The Consumer Council tested 10 different herbal pots for electrical safety, leaching of heavy metals, volume, markings and convenience.
Using the latest international safety standard guidelines, the council found screws used to secure the bases of two of the pots were too long.
The council pointed out that the screws were in contact with live electrical components, which could give users electric shocks.
It notified the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department and the department urged consumers to immediately stop using the two models: Palace WF-212A and Sanki SK-5038.
The suppliers announced a recall of the pots in newspapers yesterday.