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FOUND: Office for product safety and standards - What They Never Told You

Mass recall of more than 30 UK toys amid asbestos contamination fears

Since discovery of possible cancer-causing fibres in coloured sand late last year, the number of cases has grown, sparking calls for tighter regulation

The Independent UK

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

Next and many more issue warning as products pulled from shelves

The items were pulled from shops due to safety fears

Liverpool Echo

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

Costa Coffee is recalling a mug due to choking risks

Liverpool Echo

Zara issues urgent recall of newborn baby jumpsuit over serious risk of choking

The Office for Product Safety and Standards says the children's garment has snap buttons which may easily detach - here are more details of the product recall

Chronicle Live

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

Urgent Safety Alert issued as baby feeders banned by UK Government

They create a risk of serious harm or death, says Office for Product Safety and Standards

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The North Face teen hoodie recalled over risk of strangulation as warning issued to shoppers

Any customers who have the item are being asked to stop using it immediately and return the hoodie to the retailer for a refund

Chronicle Live

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)

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

Chronicle Live

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

Manchester Evening News

Etsy urgently pulls toys and baby products amid safety concerns over choking, strangulation, and injuries

A baby rattle and baby gym frames are among the items being recalled

Wales Online

Warning over ovens as leaving door closed while grilling could be 'seriously' dangerous

Misuse of certain grills can lead to 'serious injury or death,' according to a recent Government warning.

Daily Record

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.

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Wales Online

Trespass wetsuit with 'high risk of drowning' and faulty Aldi hammock urgently recalled

They are among the latest alerts about products that could affect people's safety

Chronicle Live

Warning over magnet fake tongue piercings as young people risk surgery or death

Some young people are using magnets as 'fake tongue piercings'

Wales Online

Parents warned as trend for magnets as 'fake' tongue piercings sees young people needing surgery

Campaign launched to raise awareness of the risk of swallowing magnets

Bristol Post

Brompton electric bikes recalled after mudguard issue 'injures' cyclists

Certain models have reportedly caused injury to riders

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Chronicle Live

Children's toys recalled over safety fears - from choking to risk of burns

Parents are being warned not to use these products if they have them at home after recall notices were issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards

Daily Record

Parents warned over dangerous 'button' batteries after Scots toddler's tragic death

Many families might not know the potential risks of button or coin batteries to children.

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