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Warning issued over Tesla battery system ‘fire risk’ – is yours affected?

The US carmaker has launched a replacement programme for affected Powerwall 2 battery systems

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Asda issues urgent recall of handbags over ‘serious chemical risk’ to reproductive system

Consumers have been urged to stop using the product immediately

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Asda recalls handbags over ‘serious’ chemical risk to reproductive system

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has advised consumers to stop using the three, black bags immediately.

Evening Standard · Sep 2

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I was fined £500 after putting a coffee cup in a rubbish bag next to a full bin

Reader expresses consternation after enforcement officer issues penalty notice outside station in London

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Warning as ‘potentially lethal’ baby products found listed on sites such as Amazon, eBay and TikTok shop

Potentially harmful self-feeding products, pillows and sleeping bags found listed on popular retail sites

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Which? finds 150 potentially lethal baby products sold online

UK consumer group says lives are at risk because platforms fail to prevent dangerous items reaching customers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

‘Potentially lethal’ baby pillows, sleeping bags and feeding items sold online

Which? said it had found 150 potentially lethal baby products being sold to UK consumers.

The Independent UK · Jul 7

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E-moped recalled due to fire risk concerns following fire in London underground car park

Owners have been urged to stop using the e-moped immediately and disconnect it from any power source

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Experts warn of ‘potentially harmful’ beauty products sold on major online marketplaces

UV nail gel, skin lighteners and Kambo skin cream are three products highlighted as key concerns by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute

The Independent UK · Jun 3

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

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The Independent UK · Jun 1

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 · Jun 1

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 · Jun 1

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 · May 31

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 · Apr 27

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The Independent UK · Apr 27

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 Guardian - UK · Apr 27

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

Evening Standard · Apr 15

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.

The Independent UK · Apr 15

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

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Evening Standard · Apr 13

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 · Mar 3

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

The Independent UK · Feb 23

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 · Jan 29

‘Serious chemical risk’ prompts shampoo safety recall

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

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

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 · Aug 27, 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

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