Product safety

BenQ GV31 portable mini projectors recalled over fire risk

The electronics company has recalled these projectors over a battery overheating issue that can cause a fire hazard.

Thermos recalls 4 million vacuum food jars in China over defective stoppers

Temu fined $297 million by EU for sale of unsafe toys, chargers

The European Commission blamed Temu’s recommendation algorithms for helping to spread illegal products.

Australian watchdog sues Amazon unit over children’s backpack safety

Amazon is accused of supplying children’s “Unicorn Toddler Backpacks” that were not compliant with mandatory safety standards for button batteries.

Forum: Time to relook if platform screen doors can be installed at LRT stations

HSA warns public against consuming herbal remedy containing potent steroid

Huang Niu Mu Zhong Feng Qing Cao Yao is touted as a herbal remedy for skin conditions, breathing difficulties, high blood pressure, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, liver and kidney diseases.

Nestle and Danone face fresh scrutiny over infant formula recalls

Nestle said the company acted with full transparency and cooperated with the authorities from the beginning.

S’pore’s consumer safety watchdog issues safety alert over baby self-feeding pillows

Baby self-feeding pillows pose serious risks of choking and suffocation to babies, warned Singapore's consumer safety watchdog.

‘Pimple popping’ toy with syringe could pose serious risks to kids: S’pore consumer safety watchdog

The product is marketed as a stress-relieving item, where a syringe is used to inject air into a squishy toy which then create a blister-like bulge that can be squeezed or popped.

EU agrees to fine online platforms importing unsafe products

The EU will also send a nine-member delegatin to Beijing and Shanghai to address challenges in the e-commerce sector.

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