The court of first instance in Al Qabil has issued two verdicts convicting two defendants for violating the Consumer Protection Law. They were sentenced to three months' imprisonment and fined OMR 2,000 each with the order to deport them from the country and confiscate seizures.
The Department of Consumer Protection in Al-Dhahirah Governorate has recently organized a lecture for its employees entitled “Making Happiness”, with the aim of promoting social culture and positive human interaction in the family and community environment.
The Public Authority for Consumer Protection, in cooperation with Saud Bahwan Automotive Group, has launched a recall campaign for 640 Toyota Rush 2018-2019 models based on the chassis numbers from (MHKEF8CFXKK000703) to (MHKEF8BF0KK000372)...
The Department of Consumer Protection in Khasab has recently organized an awareness lecture at Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Montafiqi School for Basic Education entitled “Consumer Rights and Duties” targeting the administrators and teachers and aimed at spreading the culture of consumer awareness among the segments of society.
The Public Authority for Consumer Protection, in cooperation with Suhail Bahwan Automotive Group, has launched a recall campaign for 203 Nissan Murano (Z51) 2009-2015 models based on chassis numbers from (JN8AZ1MYXDW000014) to (JN8AZ15Y8CW012546). This recall is because the press on the brake pedal is too long. Accordingly, the company will replace the main drum cover of the brake fluid and change the brake fluid in accordance with Nissan service procedures. The anti-lock braking system operator will also be replaced in the event of a blockage of the lockout brake system valves.
Through the field visits of the judicial officers, the Consumer Protection Department at Seeb was able to seize one of the commercial establishments that sells counterfeit parts as original after replacing the original piece inside the box with a counterfeit piece. This seizure comes in continuation of the efforts exerted by the Authority's employees in controlling anyone who violates the applicable laws and regulations in all cases that concern the consumer.
The Department of Consumer Protection in Musandam Governorate, Khasab, represented by the Complaints Department, was able to recover an amount of OMR 2,446 during the first half of 2019, as part of its efforts to resolve complaints received from consumers through a friendly settlement.
The Public Authority for Consumer Protection, in cooperation with the Omani Commercial Corporation, has launched a recall campaign for 10 Hyundai Ionic 2017 models based on chassis numbers from KMHC05LC6GU000101 to KMHC851CGHU050980, due to the hybrid warning light illumination while driving. Accordingly, the company will inspect the main and side magnetic switch and replace the magnetic switch of the power collector.