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#segway
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago
Cars

Segway recalls 220K scooters due to fall hazard after multiple injuries reported

Segway recalls 220,000 scooters due to a fall hazard caused by a faulty folding mechanism.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Cars

Segway recall: Scooters sold at Best Buy, Costco, Target, Walmart and Sam's Club pose risk of 'injury or death'

Segway has recalled scooters due to a dangerous folding mechanism that may cause serious injury or death.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago
Cars

Segway recalls 220K scooters due to fall hazard after multiple injuries reported

Segway recalls 220,000 scooters due to a fall hazard caused by a faulty folding mechanism.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Cars

Segway recall: Scooters sold at Best Buy, Costco, Target, Walmart and Sam's Club pose risk of 'injury or death'

Segway has recalled scooters due to a dangerous folding mechanism that may cause serious injury or death.
more#segway
#dunnes-stores
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
NYC parents

Dunnes Stores recalls thousands of socks due to injury risk after baby undergoes surgery over thread problem

Dunnes Stores is recalling baby socks after a safety incident where a thread caused injury to a child.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
NYC parents

Dunnes Stores recalls thousands of socks due to injury risk after thread issue sees baby undergo surgery

Dunnes Stores recalled baby socks after a safety incident involving a loose thread causing an injury to a child.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
NYC parents

Dunnes Stores recalls thousands of socks due to injury risk after baby undergoes surgery over thread problem

Dunnes Stores is recalling baby socks after a safety incident where a thread caused injury to a child.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
NYC parents

Dunnes Stores recalls thousands of socks due to injury risk after thread issue sees baby undergo surgery

Dunnes Stores recalled baby socks after a safety incident involving a loose thread causing an injury to a child.
more#dunnes-stores
#consumer-protection
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Class-action lawsuit or consumer scam? $62M Google payout the latest outrage

Class-action lawsuits may protect consumers but often benefit lawyers disproportionately, creating costs and limiting product availability.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Man pleads guilty after importing almost 1,000 unsafe scooters, e-scooters and e-bikes

An Islington man was sentenced for importing 1,000 unsafe scooters and e-bikes failing UK safety standards.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Will EU finally rein in Chinese online retailer Temu? DW 11/22/2024

Temu faces significant regulatory scrutiny from the EU over safety risks and deceptive practices, raising questions about its business ethics and product compliance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Small UK businesses complain of being caught unawares by EU red tape'

Small businesses are struggling to comply with new EU product safety regulations, halting sales in the EU and Northern Ireland.
The unexpected implementation of the GPSR has caught many businesses off guard.
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Class-action lawsuit or consumer scam? $62M Google payout the latest outrage

Class-action lawsuits may protect consumers but often benefit lawyers disproportionately, creating costs and limiting product availability.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Man pleads guilty after importing almost 1,000 unsafe scooters, e-scooters and e-bikes

An Islington man was sentenced for importing 1,000 unsafe scooters and e-bikes failing UK safety standards.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Will EU finally rein in Chinese online retailer Temu? DW 11/22/2024

Temu faces significant regulatory scrutiny from the EU over safety risks and deceptive practices, raising questions about its business ethics and product compliance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Small UK businesses complain of being caught unawares by EU red tape'

Small businesses are struggling to comply with new EU product safety regulations, halting sales in the EU and Northern Ireland.
The unexpected implementation of the GPSR has caught many businesses off guard.
more#consumer-protection
fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rogue trader who imported almost 1,000 dodgy scooters and e-bikes avoids jail

Sardar Rassa received a suspended sentence for importing non-compliant scooters posing safety risks, particularly due to lithium battery hazards.
#cpsc
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Amazon must recall unsafe products sold by independent sellers, a consumer agency says

Amazon is held responsible by CPSC to recall unsafe products listed by third-party sellers, signaling a shift in liability enforcement on e-commerce platforms.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Wearables

Fitbit pays $12.25M to settle smartwatch burning claims

Fitbit has agreed to pay $12.25 million to settle allegations of failing to report known risks related to overheating smartwatches.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Amazon must recall unsafe products sold by independent sellers, a consumer agency says

Amazon is held responsible by CPSC to recall unsafe products listed by third-party sellers, signaling a shift in liability enforcement on e-commerce platforms.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Wearables

Fitbit pays $12.25M to settle smartwatch burning claims

Fitbit has agreed to pay $12.25 million to settle allegations of failing to report known risks related to overheating smartwatches.
more#cpsc
#child-safety
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago
Cars

Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling over 600K child car seats because harness may not hold children

Nuna is recalling over 609,000 car seats due to a harness adjuster flaw that may compromise child safety.
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago
Cars

The $400 Nuna Rava car seat is being recalled: What to know about the safety issue

Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling over 600,000 Nuna Rava car seats due to a potential harness malfunction.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Cars

Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling 600K car seats: What parents need to know

Over half a million car seats recalled due to harness issues that could lead to serious injuries.
Nuna Baby Essentials recalled 608,786 "Rava" child seats for potential safety hazards.
fromwww.hillingdontimes.co.uk
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trading standards investigating concealed knife in kids pencil case

A mother discovered a concealed knife in children’s stationery marketed for ages 3-6, prompting an investigation by Trading Standards.
Cars
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling over 600K child car seats because harness may not hold children

Nuna is recalling over 609,000 car seats due to a harness adjuster flaw that may compromise child safety.
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago
Cars

The $400 Nuna Rava car seat is being recalled: What to know about the safety issue

Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling over 600,000 Nuna Rava car seats due to a potential harness malfunction.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Cars

Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling 600K car seats: What parents need to know

Over half a million car seats recalled due to harness issues that could lead to serious injuries.
Nuna Baby Essentials recalled 608,786 "Rava" child seats for potential safety hazards.
fromwww.hillingdontimes.co.uk
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trading standards investigating concealed knife in kids pencil case

A mother discovered a concealed knife in children’s stationery marketed for ages 3-6, prompting an investigation by Trading Standards.
more#child-safety
fromWIRED
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Best Dry Shampoos to Extend Your Style

Dry shampoos have evolved significantly but have faced scrutiny over safety due to harmful chemical recalls.
#consumer-rights
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

How to Shop Smart at Legal Cannabis Dispensaries

Understanding legal dispensaries and consumer rights is critical in the expanding cannabis industry.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

London man who cut himself shaving wins 5K compensation from the razor company

A London man won £5,000 after suffering cuts from a faulty razor, highlighting product safety issues and consumer rights.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

How to Shop Smart at Legal Cannabis Dispensaries

Understanding legal dispensaries and consumer rights is critical in the expanding cannabis industry.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

London man who cut himself shaving wins 5K compensation from the razor company

A London man won £5,000 after suffering cuts from a faulty razor, highlighting product safety issues and consumer rights.
more#consumer-rights
fromPatently-O
3 months ago
Intellectual property law

Patents as Product Liability Admissions: A Cert Petition Highlights Novel Use of Patent Filings in Whistleblower Case

Minerva Surgical's patents may reveal prior knowledge of significant safety issues with its devices, raising questions of accountability in product claims.
#recall
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months ago

Recall announced on apricot rolls sold in NY

Nationwide recall of Apricot Rolls due to undeclared sulfites poses serious health risk to sensitive individuals.
Gadgets
fromApartment Therapy
8 months ago

Samsung Just Announced a Recall on More than 1 Million Products - Here's Everything We Know

Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges recalled due to accidental knob activation, causing fires and injuries.
fromCbsnews
6 months ago
Digital life

Dynacare baby powder expands recall due to asbestos concerns on additional products

Dynarex expands recall of baby powder for potential asbestos contamination affecting products in 35 states.
fromCbsnews
11 months ago
Health

Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears

Hormel Foods recalls peanuts and mixed nuts from Dollar Tree and Publix due to possible listeria contamination.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months ago

Recall announced on apricot rolls sold in NY

Nationwide recall of Apricot Rolls due to undeclared sulfites poses serious health risk to sensitive individuals.
Gadgets
fromApartment Therapy
8 months ago

Samsung Just Announced a Recall on More than 1 Million Products - Here's Everything We Know

Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges recalled due to accidental knob activation, causing fires and injuries.
fromCbsnews
6 months ago
Digital life

Dynacare baby powder expands recall due to asbestos concerns on additional products

Dynarex expands recall of baby powder for potential asbestos contamination affecting products in 35 states.
fromCbsnews
11 months ago
Health

Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears

Hormel Foods recalls peanuts and mixed nuts from Dollar Tree and Publix due to possible listeria contamination.
more#recall
fromMail Online
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Britain could soon introduce MAJOR change on all phones

Britain may adopt USB-C as the standard charger for all electronic devices, aligning with EU regulations to reduce e-waste.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Common Cannabis-Infused Products and How to Use Them

The cannabis-infused product market is diverse, necessitating informed choices based on desired effects from cannabinoids like THC and CBD.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
7 months ago

U.S. launches investigation into Shein and Temu over 'deadly' baby items

CPSC is investigating safety issues related to Shein and Temu, particularly concerning dangerous baby products sold on their platforms.
#public-health
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Woman with dementia died after eating washing pods

Brightly colored laundry capsules resemble candies, posing serious risks to dementia patients.
Regulations may not sufficiently consider the safety of cognitively impaired individuals.
fromtime.com
11 months ago
Health

Scientists Are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is

Valisure, a tiny laboratory in Connecticut, has detected harmful chemicals in widely used medications, leading to product recalls and increased awareness of product safety issues.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Woman with dementia died after eating washing pods

Brightly colored laundry capsules resemble candies, posing serious risks to dementia patients.
Regulations may not sufficiently consider the safety of cognitively impaired individuals.
fromtime.com
11 months ago
Health

Scientists Are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is

Valisure, a tiny laboratory in Connecticut, has detected harmful chemicals in widely used medications, leading to product recalls and increased awareness of product safety issues.
more#public-health
Health
fromKqed
9 months ago

UC Berkeley Study Finds Toxic Metals in Popular Tampon Brands. Here's What Experts Advise | KQED

The study detected measurable concentrations of toxic metals in tampons, emphasizing the need for further research and regulation on product safety.
Health
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months ago

FDA warns against eating Diamond Shruumz products reportedly causing health emergencies

Diamond Shruumz-brand products under FDA investigation for causing severe illnesses, including seizures and hospitalizations.
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