#product-safety

#product-safety

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

We're surrounded by screens. Some sit in one place, collecting dust and grime, while others get touched and pawed at frequently, accumulating oils from our skin and anything else hitching a ride on our fingers. Personally, I find a dirty screen to be a major distraction, as my eyes are inevitably drawn to discrepancies. The problem is, wiping down screens with most cloths just ends up leaving streaks and smears.

Best Buy should have replaced your microwave quickly after it failed to repair it. It looks like you paid extra for Best Buy's protection warranty, which covers you up to the regular retail price at the time of purchase. And that was the problem with all the technician visits, it seems Best Buy had already exceeded the price of the microwave.

There are a multitude of arms manufacturers. Some are more well-known than others, like Colt, Glock, Smith & Wesson, and Sig Sauer. These prominent gun brands are known throughout the world, receive positive reviews, and are typically the weapons of choice for many law enforcement agencies. However, as many great choices you may have for firearms, there are also many brands that you should avoid - those that don't have a positive reputation.

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an alert in December 2024 warning against using fire pits that burn alcohol or liquid fuels due to the devices violating a voluntary safety standard. The devices, the warning said, pose the danger of pool fires and flame jetting, and have been associated with at least 60 injuries and two deaths since 2019. "Consumers should immediately stop using and dispose of these products," the warning read. "Sellers should stop selling these products."

Watch out for potential safety risks associated with counterfeit or fake Labubu dolls often called Lafufus and keep these products away from young children, the ACCC said in a product safety release on Wednesday. Lafufu dolls may pose a safety risk to consumers, especially young children. Some Lafufus are small enough to fit entirely within the mouth of a young child, while other versions may have detachable body parts such as eyes, feet and hands, and poor stitching, which may be a choking hazard.

The kids' electric scooter market is blowing up with super cheap options from unknown brands that skimp on safety certifications and build quality. You see them everywhere online, they tempt you with super low prices but without the testing or engineering that prevents accidents. Segway Ninebot built a reputation on safe, reliable personal transportation and the eKickScooter C2 Pro brings that same commitment to kids aged 6 to 14.

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.

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.