The Councillor for Health and Consumption of Ayuntamiento de Lorca, Antonia Lopez, this morning installed the stand today and tomorrow at the Mall of the Constitution by the Department of Consumer Affairs of the Autonomous Region to inform citizens of the recommendations in this matter.
Lopez explained that both the morning and afternoon, Lorca and Lorca may collect information at this point the CD Teo and Bea (prevention of accidents in the home) for children, the Consumer Young CD (teaching materials, magnets Refrigerator with tips on different types of washing, stickers with various tips, brochures on fast loans and computer mouse pads. Furthermore, it has installed a display with tips for Christmas shopping.
The City Council of Consumer Affairs has taken the opportunity to remember that the Department has launched the Christmas campaign, which are released several recommendations to be taken into account in the Christmas shopping, which should be brought forward and not wait until the last day.
Antonia Lopez has advised that they make a list of needs and compare money, not carried away by advertising.
Antonia Lopez has said "no establishment may limit the number of items to buy.
In addition, citizens must be careful when paying by credit card, because some people do not realize the expense that accumulate and ultimately will have to pay it. "
"If home shopping, people should know that they have seven days to resolve or purchase if desired," added the Alderman.
Another recommendation is to keep the documents relating to his purchase, invoice, warranty, contract, ... because they are essential to complain.
We also recommend that if you purchase items of video, photography, electronics ... check that it is next technical support.
It is also advisable, when purchasing toys, think about the age of the children, taking on those who awaken their creativity and skills.
Finally, we must remember that trade is not required to exchange the product if it is not publicized, even if defective, can take their claims.
Finally, Antonia Lopez stressed that the inspection of consumption in the Christmas campaign is working to detect possible violations that businesses can make the consumer, paying particular attention to food and toys.
Specifically on the topic of toys are intended to be safe and pose no risk to safety and health of children.
In this line, the City Council recalled the importance of having the CE mark, European Certification.
In this sense, Councilman invites citizens to report cases in which an irregularity detected and noted that the Municipal Office of Consumer Information is available for clarification of any doubts.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca