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Amazon and eBay recall children toy due to asbestos contamination

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued an urgent warning about the popular kids toy loved by kids who love to craft

Evening Standard

Urgent recall of another children’s toy over asbestos contamination fears

At least five toys have been recalled since the start of January over possible asbestos traces

The Independent UK

‘Serious chemical risk’ prompts shampoo safety recall

Pilgrim Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner set was removed from sale due to a banned chemical

The Independent UK

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John Lewis children's Christmas toy recall announced amid 'risk of choking'

A children's Christmas gift sold at John Lewis faces a recall due to a potential choking hazard

Evening Standard

Charity issues fire warning after modified e-bike destroys family home

Experts warn e-bike conversion kits sold via online marketplaces are a fire risk

The Independent UK

Urgent warning for parents as experts find dozens of baby sleeping bags sold online ‘pose suffocation risk’

Online marketplaces had been allowing the sale of products officially recalled by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) for suffocation risks

The Independent UK

MPs urge Amazon and eBay to tighten controls on ebike and charger sales

Online marketplaces this week found to be selling items that can exceed legal power or speed limits

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Urgent recall notice issued for hand soap over contamination risk

Office for Product Safety and Standards warns affected batch presents a microbiological risk

The Independent UK

Pimlico flat fire sparked by 'dangerous' UPP ebike battery prompts warning against Chinese manufacturer

The battery type has been blamed for a string of fires across the UK

Evening Standard

UK government slaps a ban on 'dangerous' e-bike battery which was sold on Amazon and linked to fires

Chinese-manufactured UPP lithium-ion battery 'presents a serious risk of fire as it is poorly built with poor welding'

Cycling Weekly

Smyths Toys, Next and Amazon share warning after products pulled from shelves

If you have any of these products you should return them immediately

Liverpool Echo

Popular baby bath seat recalled over choking and drowning risk

The Badabulle foldable bath seat has been recalled after manufacturers found issues that could pose a serious risk to children

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John Lewis, Amazon and Argos recall toys over safety fears

Safety fears include choking, chemical risks and allergies

Liverpool Echo

Poundland, Costa and TK Maxx recall toys, cups and salt lamps

Costa Coffee is recalling a mug due to choking risks

Liverpool Echo

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Wales Online

Aldi, Poundland and CKs recall products over safety concerns

Customers are asked to return the items as a precaution

Daily Mirror

Electric car charging law to change from today - see how it affects you

The new rules follow the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations that came into force in June 2022 which required all home and workplace chargers to have smart charging capability

The National (Scotland)

Urgent recall issued for North Face hoodies over 'serious risk of strangulation'

A serious recall for North Face hoodies has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards over 'a serious risk of strangulation.'

Wales Online

Nestlé, Iceland, Amazon, Wish, and Sainsbury's recall products over safety concerns

Products have been recalled due to the possible presence of silica beads, undeclared allergens, or risk of choking among other reasons

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Urgent warning over self-feeding pillows which could seriously harm or kill babies

The warning comes from the Office for Product Safety and Standards, which is urging parents to throw away this product

Manchester Evening News

Parents told to throw away banned product immediately as it could seriously harm or kill babies

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent safety alert

Glasgow Live

Gas cooker warning issued as grill doors pose 'serious carbon monoxide threat'

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety warning relating to the use of gas grills on certain Belling, Stoves and New World gas range cookers.

Nottingham Post

'Urgent warning' issued over heated hairbrush and dryer that can catch fire

The Government has said there is a real danger if the product is used

Daily Record

Lanarkshire Trading Standards body issue advice to parents on coin batteries following death of toddler

An awareness campaign which highlights the potential dangers of these batteries and provides advice for parents

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