#product-safety

#product-safety

Fake Labubu dolls accounted for 90% of counterfeit toys seized at the UK border this year, with many found to contain banned chemicals or pose choking hazards. Border officials intercepted almost 259,000 counterfeit toys worth more than 3.5m, including 236,000 fake versions of Pop Mart's toothy, fluffy Labubu dolls. Most of the seized toys 75% failed safety tests with banned chemicals and choking hazards found, while 46% of the people who bought them experienced serious safety issues, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) reported.

Costco is recalling bottles of bubbly in 12 states, saying they could explode unexpectedly. The retailer issued a letter to customers who purchased the Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene between April 25 and August 26. The letter said that unopened bottles of the house brand prosecco could shatter, even when not handled or in use. "If you have an unopened bottle, do not open it," the letter said.

'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.

"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.

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.

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.