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Toxic asbestos found in children’s sand kits sold on Amazon and TikTok

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The Independent UK

Two more children’s sand kits pulled from shelves over asbestos content

The testing by Which? follows numerous products – many of them children’s toys – recalled from shelves because of asbestos contamination.

The Independent UK

Two more children’s sand toys pulled over asbestos content

The testing follows numerous products – many of them children’s toys – recalled from shelves because of asbestos contamination

Evening Standard

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Two more children’s toys pulled from shelves over ‘asbestos content’

More than 39 recall notices have been issued since November relating to asbestos-contaminated sand products

The Independent UK

Dozens of toys in UK recalled for asbestos this year

It is thought that the affected toys all contain sand from mines in China where asbestos fibres can occur naturally and where labelling rules are less rigorous

Evening Standard

More than 30 toys recalled for asbestos since start of year

It is thought that the affected toys all contain sand from mines in China where asbestos fibres can occur naturally.

The Independent UK

Dozens of toys recalled in the UK after asbestos found in play sand

Candle-making kits and rubber toys among products recalled after revelation about play sand sold by Hobbycraft

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85,000 households to receive safety visit in tumble dryer alert

The urgent safety notice relates to models manufactured by Haier and also sold as Baumatic, Candy, Caple, Vacuum, Iberna, Lamona and Montpellier.

Evening Standard

Over 85,000 UK households to have a safety visit over tumble dryer fire risk

The urgent safety notice relates to models manufactured by Haier

The Independent UK

Smyth's Toys asbestos alert: Everything you need to know

Smyths Toys was forced to recall a number of its products over concerns they contained asbestos

Evening Standard

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

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

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

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

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Evening Standard

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

Cycling Weekly

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'

Liverpool Echo

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

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

GoodToKnow

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

Liverpool Echo

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

Wales Online

Aldi, Poundland and CKs recall products over safety concerns

Customers are asked to return the items as a precaution

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