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Dangerous E-bike Batteries Found on UK Facebook Marketplace
A UK investigation found dangerous UPP e-bike batteries (models U004 and U004-1), capable of reaching 600°C and causing fires, are being sold on Facebook Marketplace; at least 13 listings were found across various cities, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
Dangerous E-bike Batteries Found on UK Facebook Marketplace
A UK investigation found dangerous UPP e-bike batteries (models U004 and U004-1), capable of reaching 600°C and causing fires, are being sold on Facebook Marketplace; at least 13 listings were found across various cities, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
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48% Bias Score
Coroner Calls for Warnings on Armchair Lap Belts After Death
A 72-year-old woman in Leicestershire, England died on February 19, 2024, after an armchair safety belt she was using became entangled around her neck; a coroner is now calling for clear warnings to be placed on these items, which are categorized as "high-risk" equipment.
Coroner Calls for Warnings on Armchair Lap Belts After Death
A 72-year-old woman in Leicestershire, England died on February 19, 2024, after an armchair safety belt she was using became entangled around her neck; a coroner is now calling for clear warnings to be placed on these items, which are categorized as "high-risk" equipment.
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24% Bias Score
4,137 Dangerous Product Alerts in EU in 2024: Cosmetics and Toys Top List
The European Commission received 4,137 safety alerts in 2024 regarding dangerous non-food products, with cosmetics (36%) and toys (15%) being the most frequent, mainly due to banned chemicals; many originated in China, prompting the EU to strengthen dialogue with Chinese authorities and companies to...
4,137 Dangerous Product Alerts in EU in 2024: Cosmetics and Toys Top List
The European Commission received 4,137 safety alerts in 2024 regarding dangerous non-food products, with cosmetics (36%) and toys (15%) being the most frequent, mainly due to banned chemicals; many originated in China, prompting the EU to strengthen dialogue with Chinese authorities and companies to...
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36% Bias Score
Stint Trial Postponed: Expert Review Needed
The criminal trial against those responsible for the Stint, an electric vehicle involved in a fatal accident that killed four children in 2018, has been postponed to allow for expert review of new technical reports from the defense.
Stint Trial Postponed: Expert Review Needed
The criminal trial against those responsible for the Stint, an electric vehicle involved in a fatal accident that killed four children in 2018, has been postponed to allow for expert review of new technical reports from the defense.
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36% Bias Score
E-bike, E-scooter Battery Explosions Cause Surge in Severe Burns
Surgeons in the UK are reporting a sharp rise in severe burns from exploding e-bike and e-scooter batteries, with victims as young as three; the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) is calling for increased safety measures, including warning labels and a ban...
E-bike, E-scooter Battery Explosions Cause Surge in Severe Burns
Surgeons in the UK are reporting a sharp rise in severe burns from exploding e-bike and e-scooter batteries, with victims as young as three; the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) is calling for increased safety measures, including warning labels and a ban...
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48% Bias Score
Warning: Unsafe Toys Pose Risks to Children
This article warns parents about the potential dangers of unsafe toys, particularly those purchased from Asian online retailers, emphasizing the importance of checking for safety certifications and scrutinizing products for potential hazards.
Warning: Unsafe Toys Pose Risks to Children
This article warns parents about the potential dangers of unsafe toys, particularly those purchased from Asian online retailers, emphasizing the importance of checking for safety certifications and scrutinizing products for potential hazards.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Hike Shifts Cheap Chinese Goods to Europe
President Trump's elimination of the de minimis rule, which exempted goods under \$800 from tariffs, significantly impacts Temu and Shein's business model, diverting cheap Chinese imports to Europe where a similar loophole leads to increased competition for European businesses and creates regulatory...
Trump's Tariff Hike Shifts Cheap Chinese Goods to Europe
President Trump's elimination of the de minimis rule, which exempted goods under \$800 from tariffs, significantly impacts Temu and Shein's business model, diverting cheap Chinese imports to Europe where a similar loophole leads to increased competition for European businesses and creates regulatory...
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60% Bias Score
Record Number of EU Consumer Product Safety Alerts in 2024
A record 4,100 consumer product safety alerts were issued in the EU in 2024 due to dangerous chemicals found in cosmetics, vape liquids, clothing, jewelry, and toys, exceeding previous levels and highlighting concerns about public health and environmental safety.
Record Number of EU Consumer Product Safety Alerts in 2024
A record 4,100 consumer product safety alerts were issued in the EU in 2024 due to dangerous chemicals found in cosmetics, vape liquids, clothing, jewelry, and toys, exceeding previous levels and highlighting concerns about public health and environmental safety.
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28% Bias Score
Turkey Enhances Online Product Safety with New Regulations
Turkey's new online product safety regulations, effective tomorrow, require detailed product information from sellers, 24-hour removal of inappropriate listings, and mandatory local representation for foreign sellers, aiming to improve transparency and consumer protection in e-commerce.
Turkey Enhances Online Product Safety with New Regulations
Turkey's new online product safety regulations, effective tomorrow, require detailed product information from sellers, 24-hour removal of inappropriate listings, and mandatory local representation for foreign sellers, aiming to improve transparency and consumer protection in e-commerce.
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40% Bias Score
Jumping Castle Tragedy: Six Children Dead, Operator on Trial
Six children died and three were seriously injured when a sudden wind gust lifted a jumping castle into the air at a Tasmanian primary school in December 2021; the castle's operator is on trial for failing to comply with health and safety regulations, and the manufacturer is accused of providing ina...
Jumping Castle Tragedy: Six Children Dead, Operator on Trial
Six children died and three were seriously injured when a sudden wind gust lifted a jumping castle into the air at a Tasmanian primary school in December 2021; the castle's operator is on trial for failing to comply with health and safety regulations, and the manufacturer is accused of providing ina...
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48% Bias Score
Methanol Poisoning Deaths in Laos Prompt Travel Warning
Six foreign tourists died in Vang Vieng, Laos, from suspected methanol poisoning after consuming locally produced Tiger-brand vodka and whisky, prompting an Australian travel warning and a Lao ban on the spirits, while details remain scarce due to the Lao government's lack of transparency.
Methanol Poisoning Deaths in Laos Prompt Travel Warning
Six foreign tourists died in Vang Vieng, Laos, from suspected methanol poisoning after consuming locally produced Tiger-brand vodka and whisky, prompting an Australian travel warning and a Lao ban on the spirits, while details remain scarce due to the Lao government's lack of transparency.
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32% Bias Score
Highchair Safety Test Reveals Major Flaws
Stiftung Warentest reviews twelve children's highchairs, finding significant safety and design flaws in most, with only three deemed "good."
Highchair Safety Test Reveals Major Flaws
Stiftung Warentest reviews twelve children's highchairs, finding significant safety and design flaws in most, with only three deemed "good."
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20% Bias Score
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