#product-safety

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Parenting
fromMail Online
1 day ago

The car seats you can trust - as Which? finds illegal versions online

Unsafe, unregulated, flimsy baby car seats are being sold online; choose legally tested, high-scoring models approved by consumer crash testing like the Silver Cross Dream.
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Urgent warning over 'killer car seats' still being sold online

'Killer' car seats are still being sold online a decade after they were first identified, experts have warned. More than a dozen flimsy fabric seats marketed as safe for young children have been seen on popular websites including eBay, Little Dreams, ManoMano, Shein and Wish. These seats, which cost as little as £12.50, contain 'fundamental flaws' that put children's lives at risk. Consumer champion Which? first exposed the sale of these car seats 10 years ago and the listings were taken down at the time.
UK news
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

AI chatbots are harming young people. Regulators are scrambling to keep up. | Fortune

AI chatbots can validate and exacerbate self-harm in vulnerable minors, leading to tragic outcomes and legal action against developers.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Hostess recalls Ding Dongs-here's how to know if yours are safe

"Our investigation into this matter confirmed a mechanical issue with a piece of equipment created conditions that could support the development of mold in the product prior to the expiration date," Hostess' explanation reads. "This mechanical issue was present for a limited period and resolved in a timely manner." As a result, it adds, only a limited selection of products were impacted.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

7 red flags to look out for when getting a manicure, according to salon owners

Business Insider asked salon owners about the red flags to watch out for when getting a manicure. Unidentifiable products and overly aggressive techniques can make for a poor experience. Look for dirty or loose tools, poor ventilation, and unidentifiable products when entering a salon.
Fashion & style
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Warning issued as baby sleeping bags sold online pose suffocation risk'

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Public health
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Experts find 35 'potentially lethal' baby sleeping bags sold in UK

These products were found for sale on online marketplaces including Amazon, eBay, ManoMano, and Etsy. These sleeping bags all featured large hoods which can fall down over a baby's face and suffocate them. Several of the baby sleeping bags for sale also failed to include arm holes, in clear violation of the British Standards Institution's safety standards. Without arm holes, the baby can slip down inside the bag, covering their faces and risking fatal suffocation.
UK news
Gadgets
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Urgent warning issued over dangerous travel adaptors sold online

Thousands of unsafe, illegal travel adaptors lacking basic safety features are being sold on major online marketplaces, posing risks of electric shock and fires.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Warning issued as fake versions of popular Labubu dolls pose deadly threat to children

Counterfeit Labubu dolls pose serious choking hazards to children and should be avoided.
E-Commerce
fromFortune Asia
2 months ago

Seoul city government asks Temu, AliExpress to stop selling children's products that exceed limits on hazardous substances

Seoul government urges Temu and AliExpress to suspend sales of hazardous children's products after safety inspection reveals dangerous chemical levels.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

One third of sunglasses sold on Amazon and more could damage child eyesight

Many children's sunglasses sold online lack adequate UV protection, risking eye safety.
Regulatory measures are needed to ensure online marketplaces sell safe children's eyewear.
SF food
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Over 100,000 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon recalled due to harmful levels of lead exposure

Over 100,000 kitchen faucets have been recalled due to dangerous lead levels that could harm infants and children.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Major warning issued after super strength nail glue leaves girl, 12, with major burns

Product safety regulations are critical to prevent tragic injuries.
Parents may assume products are safe without adequate testing.
Online shopping poses risks when it comes to children's safety.
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