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The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recalled KNOG Blinder 900 and Blinder 1300 bicycle lights sold between January 2023 and November 2024 because defective battery cells may overheat and…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a product safety report warning that a YIYUANJI rechargeable torch sold via Amazon presents a serious risk of fire and burns.
The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch has published its independent investigation into the death of a three-year-old who swallowed a button battery, with recommendations on public awareness,…
The Child Accident Prevention Trust, the Office for Product Safety and Standards and the British and Irish Portable Battery Association have launched a national button battery safety campaign, with a…
Electrical Safety First has issued a recall notice for an 18650 lithium battery charger sold for LED torch rechargeable flashlights with a UK plug, citing risks of electric shock and fire.
The Child Accident Prevention Trust has published the findings of an independent investigation into the death of a three-year-old who swallowed a button battery, alongside a new national safety…