RIYADH: Around 200,000 defective products were recalled during the first half of this year, according to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce and Investment (MCI) on Monday. The seizures included as many as 97 defective products from various brands, the majority of which were cars with a total of 182,112 recalled.
The relevant defects included manufacturing problems, such as vehicle air bags, brakes, seat belts, front headlamps, vehicle steering system, engine start unit, engine cover and more.
These recalls were carried out through collaboration between the MCI and a number of manufacturing companies, along with local agents that will invite consumers to repair the defective part at no extra cost, irrespective of the period of warranty.
The MCI set up a website specifically to deal with recalled products earlier in 2013 (recalls.sa) which continues to provide accurate information about recalls to consumers across the country. The ministry is following up with international and local companies to guarantee consumer safety.
According to statistics unveiled last year, the total number of recalls for various consumer goods reached 240. Cars recorded the highest number of recalls at 224, while the remaining 16 included electrical and electronic devices. More than 350 announcements were published for such recalls in local newspapers.
The largest number of recalls were Toyota Camry cars (2007-2011 models) with 100,548 cars being affected due to a defect in the window keys that may cause short-circuits. Among other cars recalled for various reasons were Toyota Corollas, Honda Accords, and Hyundai Genesis cars due to a range of engine, brake and tire issues.
The relevant defects included manufacturing problems, such as vehicle air bags, brakes, seat belts, front headlamps, vehicle steering system, engine start unit, engine cover and more.
These recalls were carried out through collaboration between the MCI and a number of manufacturing companies, along with local agents that will invite consumers to repair the defective part at no extra cost, irrespective of the period of warranty.
The MCI set up a website specifically to deal with recalled products earlier in 2013 (recalls.sa) which continues to provide accurate information about recalls to consumers across the country. The ministry is following up with international and local companies to guarantee consumer safety.
According to statistics unveiled last year, the total number of recalls for various consumer goods reached 240. Cars recorded the highest number of recalls at 224, while the remaining 16 included electrical and electronic devices. More than 350 announcements were published for such recalls in local newspapers.
The largest number of recalls were Toyota Camry cars (2007-2011 models) with 100,548 cars being affected due to a defect in the window keys that may cause short-circuits. Among other cars recalled for various reasons were Toyota Corollas, Honda Accords, and Hyundai Genesis cars due to a range of engine, brake and tire issues.
