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Ancheer electric bike battery recalled
17 February 2023
Ancheer electric bike battery recalled
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a product recall alert for an Ancheer electri...
Samsung recalls its Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones
01 October 2016
Samsung recalls its Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones
After 35 reported incidents of overheating, Samsung made the unprecedented decision to recall every...
Safety concerns over Hotpoint/Indesit/Creda brands
01 June 2016
Safety concerns over Hotpoint/Indesit/Creda brands
Following Whirlpool’s acquisition of the Hotpoint/Indesit brands the company has closely reviewed th...
Hoverboard chargers and plugs hazards
01 December 2015
Hoverboard chargers and plugs hazards
Trading Standards has seized approximately 15,000 hover boards as their chargers and 13-amp plugs do...
Beats Pill XL speakers recalled
01 June 2015
Beats Pill XL speakers recalled
Beats has recalled its Pill XL speakers as, in rare cases, they may overheat and pose a fire safety...
Avoid counterfeit chargers and plugs
01 May 2015
Avoid counterfeit chargers and plugs
Counterfeit chargers can represent a risk to any business. It’s important that you remain vigilant a...
Counterfeit e-cigarettes pose risks
01 May 2015
Counterfeit e-cigarettes pose risks
E-cigarettes comprise three basic parts; a battery pack, atomiser and cartridge. The atomiser and ca...