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The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Popular toy set urgently recalled over ‘serious risk of young children suffocating' as parents warned ‘do not use'
A POPULAR children's toy has been urgently recalled after it was found to have a "serious risk of suffocating". Parents have been warned not to let their kids use the toy. 2 The Nail Art Studio kit, by the brand Girls Creator, was made in China. It is a nail art set that includes nail varnish, a battery-operated nail dryer and a range of nail accessories. But a warning has been issued after a product safety report found a risk of suffocation for children. This is because the plastic bag that comes with it "does not meet the minimum thickness requirement". The report said: "If left unattended, a young child could place the bag over their mouth or head and suffocate. "The packaging of the product also does not meet the requirements for labelling and consumer safety information, which may result in inadequate information being available to consumers." It comes after a children's swimming float was also urgently recalled over fears it could cause serious injury or even drowning. The Joycat Baby Float, sold on Amazon, has been flagged as a safety risk. Authorities found that its attachable canopy could lift the float from the water in windy conditions, putting children in danger. The alert was issued in the UK following a border inspection. The blue and yellow sea-themed swim seat, intended for babies and toddlers, poses a 'serious risk of injuries', according to the Product Safety Report. If the float becomes airborne, a child could be thrown out and suffer an impact injury or drown. The alert was issued in the UK following a border inspection. The Office for Product Safety and Standards also issued a recall for the Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper over concerns that the product could shatter. The red and blue plastic water balloon pumpers are available at shops like B&Q and The Works. It contains 300 multi-coloured balloons which can be inflated using the pumper. However, the product design failed to include a mechanism to prevent it becoming over-pressurised. Smyths have also pulled a magic tricks box from the shelves after a chocking hazard saw it fail to meet safety requirements. 2
CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Victims of 2 separate violent incidents in Vaughan were attempting to sell items through online marketplace: police
York Regional Police say the victims of two separate violent incidents in Vaughan overnight Thursday may have been targeted by the same person who posed as a prospective buyer for items they were selling online. In the first incident, police allege, two people selling a computer arranged to meet a prospective buyer at what they believed to be the buyer's home. 'Upon entering the backyard, the sellers were confronted by the actual homeowner, who told them to leave,' police said in a news release. 'During the encounter, the suspect – posing as the buyer – showed what was believed to be a firearm and fled the area on foot without the computer.' The second incident, police said, occurred shortly after when a victim went to meet with a prospective buyer to sell a computer graphics card. According to police, there was an altercation during the meeting and the victim was struck with a firearm. The suspect fled the area without obtaining the computer part, police said. 'In both incidents, the suspect description was similar and investigators believe the same individual may be responsible,' the news release continued. Police issued a public safety warning Thursday, urging residents to 'exercise caution' when attempting to buy or sell items through online marketplaces. 'When buying or selling items online, we strongly encourage the use of designated Buy and Sell Exchange Zones located at our police district headquarters,' the release read. 'These areas are monitored and provide a safer alternative to meeting strangers in unfamiliar locations. Alternatively, buyers and sellers are encouraged to meet in areas that are well-lit and populated.'
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Aldi shopper issues warning over ‘exploding' tabletop product that left her downstairs ‘full of smoke'
A SHOPPER has issued an urgent warning to Aldi fans after one of the supermarket's products set her husband's paperwork alight. The Aldi customer warned other shoppers to 'please be careful' after the horrifying incident unfolded. 3 3 Ann Stephen McDonagh took to Facebook to tell how the Aldi product set her husband's work alight. She had purchased a Table Stand Magnifier, which functions in the same way as a magnifying glass. The shopper told Facebook group that she had been upstairs when she noticed that the bottom floor of her house was filled with smoke. To her horror, her husband's paperwork had been reduced to ash - having been caught in sunrays magnified by the table stand. Ann did acknowledge in her message that her husband had ignored one of the warnings on the box though. In her post, she wrote: 'Clearly says on the box not to leave in direct sunlight which my other half did took it out the box last night in his little office left it on his desk, luckily I was home today but upstairs and came down to find the downstairs full of smoke opened the door to his office to find his paperwork smouldering…' Aldi have been approached by The Sun for comment. Ann wrote in her post that she had decided to reveal the incident because she was concerned for people who might have bought the product for 'an elderly relative or even a child'. She included a picture of her husband's papers which had been reduced to smouldering ash. The news comes just a month after the supermarket issued an urgent "do not eat" warning about one of its products. Aldi is selling a cheap $4.49 item that will transform your garden into a colorful summer paradise Aldi warned that its Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter contains milk, despite not saying this on the packaging. The chain recalled all of the potato products as a result, offering a full refund to customers. A spokesperson for the brand said: "Our supplier is recalling Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter because it contains the allergen milk which is not listed on the packaging. "Customers are asked to return this product to their nearest store, where a full refund will be given. "We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation."
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Popular household gadget sold on eBay is urgently recalled in UK over ‘serious risk of electric shock & EXPLOSION
AN urgent warning has been issued over a popular household gadget with a "serious risk of electric shock and explosion". The online marketplace eBay has pulled the product from the website. 1 The 3000w Water Immersion Heater with an automatic temperature control was available on eBay for £10.99. But the product was found to be unsafe to use, according to an advisory issued by the UK government. The dodgy gadget has exposed gaps to the live parts which present serious risk of getting electrocuted. It also could cause fire and explosion as the adaptor has no fuse to protect the equipment cable. The product therefore does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Customers have been advised to stop using the product immediately and contact the retailer about the return. The advisory reads: "If the equipment as supplied is connected to the mains power supply, the exposed gaps to the live parts are visible. "If a consumer inserts something conductive into the live parts they could be electrocuted. "The product also presents a risk of fire and explosion as the supplied travel adaptor is marked as being fitted with a 13A fuse. "Testing revealed that the adaptor and the 3-pin plug fitted to the equipment has no fuse to protect the equipment cable." The product has now been removed from the eBay marketplace. The Sun has reached out to eBay for a comment. It comes as another product was banned from entering the UK over "serious electric shock risk". A popular Amazon gadget has been urgently recalled over fears it could give users a deadly electric shock. Meanwhile, parents have been warned of a "choking hazard" toy sold in the UK. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Akron Public Schools warns parents, guardians about TikTok trend of destroying laptops
Akron Public Schools is warning parents and guardians about a viral TikTok trend that involves destroying laptops. APS sent out a 56-second all-call message at 6:15 p.m. May 9 that said the trend of inserting items such as paper clips into school-issued Chromebooks causes the laptops' batteries to short-circuit. The short-circuiting can cause "smoke, fire and potential injuries," per the message. "We urge you to discuss the dangers of this trend with your children," the message said. An APS spokesperson was not immediately available for comment on May 10 to discuss whether any APS students have taken part in the trend. The all-call message said APS "will take swift and decisive action against any student involved in this dangerous activity," adding that actions may include disciplinary measures and that students could also face legal consequences. Any students involved in setting a fire "will face consequences equivalent to arson charges," the message said. Arson law in Ohio is "complex," according to a blog from Columbus-based Dominy Law Firm, which said charges for adults include misdemeanors with punishments of six months in jail and $1,000 fines. Depending on the type and severity of the crime, charges for adults can also include felonies that carry penalties of multiple years in prison and fines of thousands of dollars. Akron Public Schools could also assess a $200 fine for damaging Chromebooks, per the all-call message. "We ask for your partnership in addressing this issue," the message said. "By working together, we can ensure a safe learning environment for all students." Patrick Williams covers growth and development for the Akron Beacon Journal. He can be reached by email at pwilliams@ or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @pwilliamsOH. Sign up for the Beacon Journal's business and consumer newsletter, "What's the deal?," at This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: APS all-call message: TikTok trend involves destroying laptops
