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Daily Mail
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- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Warning issued over 'dangerous' TikTok trend after rise in youngsters surfing on the side of moving trams
A tram operator has issued a warning over a 'dangerous' TikTok trend which sees youngsters surfing on the side of moving trams. Nottingham Express Transit (NET) said it has seen a 'recent rise of a number of incidents' as young people aim to imitate their favourite influencers. The company confirmed it had received a number of videos of individuals taking part in the trend and had passed them on to the police. Its managing director Sarah Turner added the behaviour 'could result in death or serious injury' and NET was taking it seriously. She told the BBC: 'All of the footage and videos we've received of such incidents have been shared with the police who are now handling it as a criminal matter.' Ms Turner confirmed the company had been contacting the schools of young people they had caught taking part in the phenomenon. She said the aim was to 'educate students of the severity' of the trend. 'Although incidents of this are usually very rare, anyone taking part in this trend, whether doing the challenge or filming it and sharing it online, is playing their part in publicising an extremely dangerous activity that ultimately could end someone's life,' Ms Turner said. 'Anyone caught engaging in dangerous activities such as tram surfing will face the very real repercussions of their actions.' MailOnline has approached Nottinghamshire Police for comment. The latest worrying trend comes after a leading podiatrist warned TikTok users dropping heavy objects such as air fryers and toasters on their feet for social media likes are risking a 'lifetime of pain and disability'. Hundreds of creators on the short-form video app started sharing absurd clips of themselves dropping objects such as vacuum cleaners, glass jugs and wooden tables on their feet. Posting with the hashtag #droppingthingsonmyfoot, the aim of the trend is to rank how painful each item is. Pilling, 19, is one of many TikTokers joining in, with one of his videos garnering 3.8 million views. The sales assistant from Bolton can be seen in the viral video jumping around in pain after dropping a toaster, air fryer and computer monitor on his feet. Asked why he decided to join the trend, the 19-year-old said he wanted to try it out for himself. The 19-year-old from Bolton can be seen in the viral video jumping around in pain after dropping a toaster, air fryer and computer monitor on his feet 'Curiosity and just because it was funny, he said. 'I love making content that I just like laughing at myself.' However, Dr Benjamin Bullen, lecturer in podiatric medicine at the University of Galway, said the trend could cause lasting damage. 'I find the viral #droppingthingsonmyfeet TikTok trend troubling and strongly encourage readers not to engage in this risky challenge,' he said. 'This trend, encouraging participants to drop sharp and increasingly heavy household objects on their feet, is highly likely to result in foot injuries. 'TikTok is particularly popular among young people, who may be setting themselves up for a lifetime of pain and disability, if they significantly damage the nerves, bones and joints of their feet.'
The Sun
22-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Urgent warning that tumble dryers sold in the UK pose fire risk as owners told to ‘stop using immediately' in recall
AN URGENT warning has been issued about tumble dryers sold in the UK that pose a fire risk as owners are told to 'stop using immediately'. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have told owners to stop using the affected appliances and to take urgent safety precautions. 2 2 Officials explained: "The product presents a risk of fire as it is possible for an internal short circuit to occur during normal use, causing the tumble dryer to ignite." The product presents a risk of fire as it is possible for an internal short circuit to occur during normal use, causing the tumble dryer to ignite. This fault could lead to household fires if not addressed urgently. The officials explained that the products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Owners can check whether they have an affected product by checking their model number and serial number and following the instructions in the manufacturers' websites. The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme and owners are strongly advised to stop using the product immediately. Instead owners must contact the manufacturer to arrange for a modification to take place. It is imperative however that the product should not be used until the modification has taken place. If the plug is accessible, switch off and unplug the appliance. Home Appliances firm, Candy has said: "The issue relates to two manufacturing variations which, when found together, can result in the product catching fire when it is in use. People's minds are blown as they never realised there's a special button on your tumble dryer that makes odors vanish from smelly clothes "We take consumer safety very seriously and want to reduce any product safety risks to a minimum. "Therefore, we would like to carry out an in-home modification to rectify the issue. "This would require a service engineer to attend your home, free of charge." They have emphasised that if you own one of the affected models, they strongly advise that you do not use the appliance until the engineer has completed the modification. Full list of affected products Baumatic Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0144) Brand: Baumatic. Model: 31900533 BBTD H7A1TE-80 and 31900540 BBTDH7A1TE-80 Candy Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0143) Brand: Candy Caple Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0139) Brand: Caple. Affected models: TDi4001 and TDi4000 Haier Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0135) Brand: Haier. Model: 31900550 HDB4 H7A2TBERX80 and 31900541 HDBI H7A2TBEX-80 Hoover Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0138) Brand: Hoover Lamona Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0141) Brand: Lamona. Model: LAM8876, LAM8877, LAM8878, LAM8879 Montpellier Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0137) Brand: Montpellier. Model: MIHP 70 & 75 The number in brackets next to each product indicates its PSD notification number, the unique identifier used in the Product Safety Database (PSD) to track notifications about unsafe or non-compliant products. For further information and to check your appliance you can access the Candy product safety notice. Shoppers can also consult the product safety notice for each tumble dryer, accessible via the OPSS. Only yesterday, in another product recall - milk was urgently pulled from shelves over traces of deadly bacteria which kills one in 20. And Asda urgently recalled £12 baby clothing over a 'risk of injury' to tots as parents were warned to 'stop using immediately'.
