Disco Fingers branded LED finger lights have been removed from sale in Denmark. The button cell batteries are easily accessible without the use of tools. A child is able to access the batteries and may put them in the mouth or swallow them, causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The... Continue reading

The risks poses by amber teething necklaces have been known for some time. In 2011, the Australian government issued a safety warning notice about amber teething necklaces, stating "ACCC testing of several of these products indicated that they could break into small parts and present a choking hazard to children... Continue reading

The Oxelo Town 9 EasyFold kick scooter for adults has been recalled in Poland, and other regulatory action has happened in France and Slovenia. It still appears to be sold in Australia by at least one retailer (I didn't do a comprehensive search, just followed the Google ads). This one... Continue reading

This toy has been withdrawn from sale in Europe because it contains small parts, which pose a choking hazard. But if you want to buy it in bulk, it's currently available in Ali Baba! It's interesting because like almost every toy with unsafe small parts, this toy is labelled 'Suitable... Continue reading

There are lots of different types of people and groups involved in the product safety / injury prevention space: companies, whether they be manufacturers or retailers or test labs or consultants; regulators and governments and inter-governmental organizations; a variety of non-profits (from advocacy groups to standards organizations); journalists, academics, individual... Continue reading

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards This recall supplements an existing recall, announced in June 2016. (see here for the 2016 Australian recall) CPSC announcement of this recall, in conjunction with Canada and Mexico Information from HP about this recall, HP Notebook Computer Battery Safety Recall... Continue reading

if the seat is not assembled incorrectly the chair can potentially collapse, cause a fall or fingers to become trapped or severed five reported incidents – from Finland, Germany, the US, Denmark and Australia – of people receiving injuries to their fingers that needed medical treatment three of these incidents... Continue reading