Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from OPSS

Pimlico flat fire sparked by 'dangerous' UPP ebike battery prompts warning against Chinese manufacturer

The battery type has been blamed for a string of fires across the UK

Evening Standard

UK government slaps a ban on 'dangerous' e-bike battery which was sold on Amazon and linked to fires

Chinese-manufactured UPP lithium-ion battery 'presents a serious risk of fire as it is poorly built with poor welding'

Cycling Weekly

Smyths Toys, Next and Amazon share warning after products pulled from shelves

If you have any of these products you should return them immediately

Liverpool Echo

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

The Badabulle foldable bath seat has been recalled after manufacturers found issues that could pose a serious risk to children

GoodToKnow

John Lewis, Amazon and Argos recall toys over safety fears

Safety fears include choking, chemical risks and allergies

Liverpool Echo

Poundland, Costa and TK Maxx recall toys, cups and salt lamps

Costa Coffee is recalling a mug due to choking risks

Liverpool Echo

Aldi, Poundland and CKs recall products over safety concerns

Customers are asked to return the items as a precaution

Wales Online

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Electric car charging law to change from today - see how it affects you

The new rules follow the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations that came into force in June 2022 which required all home and workplace chargers to have smart charging capability

Daily Mirror

Urgent recall issued for North Face hoodies over 'serious risk of strangulation'

A serious recall for North Face hoodies has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards over 'a serious risk of strangulation.'

The National (Scotland)

Nestlé, Iceland, Amazon, Wish, and Sainsbury's recall products over safety concerns

Products have been recalled due to the possible presence of silica beads, undeclared allergens, or risk of choking among other reasons

Wales Online

Urgent warning over self-feeding pillows which could seriously harm or kill babies

The warning comes from the Office for Product Safety and Standards, which is urging parents to throw away this product

Chronicle Live

Parents told to throw away banned product immediately as it could seriously harm or kill babies

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent safety alert

Manchester Evening News

Gas cooker warning issued as grill doors pose 'serious carbon monoxide threat'

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety warning relating to the use of gas grills on certain Belling, Stoves and New World gas range cookers.

Glasgow Live

'Urgent warning' issued over heated hairbrush and dryer that can catch fire

The Government has said there is a real danger if the product is used

Nottingham Post

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire Trading Standards body issue advice to parents on coin batteries following death of toddler

An awareness campaign which highlights the potential dangers of these batteries and provides advice for parents

Organisations

the London Fire Brigade

50 stories

Electrical Safety First

46 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Topics

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.