The Latest Breaking News from OPSS

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 · Oct 9, 2025

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 · Aug 27, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

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

GoodToKnow · May 22, 2023

John Lewis, Amazon and Argos recall toys over safety fears

Safety fears include choking, chemical risks and allergies

Liverpool Echo · May 3, 2023

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

Costa Coffee is recalling a mug due to choking risks

Liverpool Echo · Feb 14, 2023

Aldi, Poundland and CKs recall products over safety concerns

Customers are asked to return the items as a precaution

Wales Online · Feb 12, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Dec 30, 2022

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.'

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2022

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

Wales Online · Dec 4, 2022