SASO Regulatory Update – February 2021

On 22 January 2021, SASO released a gazette which published an amendment to the Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Technical Regulation (TR). The amendment adds eight (8) standards to the Technical Regulation. The list of amended regulations are as follows:

On 22 January 2021, SASO released a gazette which published an amendment to the Building Materials - Part 5: Pipes used in Water, Electricity and Gas Networks Technical Regulation (TR). The amendment adds four (4) standards to the Technical Regulation. The list of amended regulations are as follows:

On 22 January 2021, SASO released a gazette which published an amendment to the Food Safety in Tools and Appliances Used in Kitchens Technical Regulation (TR). The amendment adds eleven (11) standards to the Technical Regulation. The list of amended regulations are as follows:

FREGO Washing Machine Model #FWMTL07K

On January 19, 2021, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the FREGO Washing Machine Model #FWMTL07K due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.

Falcon Air Conditioner Model #FQS18C8

On January 19, 2021, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Falcon Air Conditioner Model #FQS18C8 due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the AC and a full refund of the purchase amount.

NIKAI Washing Machine Model #NWM1401TS20

On January 13, 2021, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the NIKAI Washing Machine Model #NWM1401TS20 due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to contact the company to arrange for an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and a full refund of the purchase amount.

GVC PR Clothes Dryer Model #GVDR-90

On December 29, 2020, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the GVC PR Clothes Dryer Model #GVDR-90 due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the clothes dryer and a full refund of the purchase amount.

General Air Conditioner Model #AXSS18FHTD

On December 29, 2020, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the General Air Conditioner Model #AXSS18FHTD due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the air conditioner and recover the purchase amount in cash.

Candy Washing Machine Model #CS 1282D2Z/1-19

On December 22, 2020, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Candy Washing Machine Model #CS 1282D2Z/1-19 due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the washing machine and recover the purchase amount in cash.

CHIGO Air Conditioner Model #CZS12CT

On December 16, 2020, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the CHIGO Air Conditioner Model #CZS12CT due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the air conditioner and recover the purchase amount in cash.

UNIX Air Conditioner Model #TCU18H

On January 27, 2021, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the UNIX Air Conditioner Model #TCU18H due to non-compliance with the Saudi Standard for Energy Efficiency. Consumers are encouraged to check that the product serial number is included on the website. Contact the company to arrange an appointment for a technician to remove the air conditioner and recover the purchase amount in cash.

For more information on these recalls please visit recalls.sa

NEXT Magical Woodland Duvet Cover & Pillowcase Set

On January 6, 2021, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the NEXT Magical Woodland Duvet Cover & Pillowcase Set due to the possibility of trim detaching which may lead to the child being trapped inside during use without supervision. Consumers are encouraged to immediately stop using the included product. Contact the online store to arrange for a return of product and full refund of purchase price.

Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork

On January 4, 2021, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork due to the possibility that a child's spoon and fork will break into small pieces, which poses a choking hazard for the child. The covered products bear the symbol and date (2019) but do not have a specific date code. Consumers are encouraged to immediately stop using the product and contact the store to return the product and arrange for a full refund of the purchase price.

Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)

On December 22, 2020, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce issued a recall for the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) due to the possibility of damage to the device's battery through the use of the wrong screw during the installation process which may result in a fire. Consumers are encouraged to check the model name on the back of the device and make sure to use small safety bolts at the bottom. Download the updated user manual through the company link.

For more information on these recalls please visit recalls.sa