All articles tagged with #consumer safety
Colorado regulators received over 200 complaints after diesel fuel was mistakenly distributed instead of regular unleaded at various gas stations, including Costco, King Soopers, and Murphy Express, prompting investigations and warnings for affected drivers to seek repairs if they suspect contaminated fuel.
Consumer Reports tested five popular chocolate protein powders and found all had low levels of lead, with most below safety concern thresholds, highlighting that safer manufacturing is possible despite industry-wide regulatory gaps and inconsistent heavy metal levels across products.
Mamisan lidocaine pain ointment sold at Target and Walmart has been recalled due to a missing child-resistant lid, posing a poisoning risk to children if swallowed. About 50,000 jars with UPC code 860006498115 are affected, and consumers are advised to secure the product out of children's reach and contact the company for a free replacement lid.
The EU plans to strengthen regulations and enforcement to combat the influx of unsafe products from China sold on online platforms like Shein and Alibaba, aiming to better protect consumers and ensure fair competition, amid rising concerns over dangerous goods and inadequate current measures.
A solo project called laboratory.love enables crowdfunding for independent lab testing of consumer products to detect harmful chemicals, aiming to increase market transparency and promote safer supply chains through publicly shared results, with ongoing product funding and testing.
A man purchased two refurbished iPhones from Temu and discovered issues upon opening them, highlighting potential concerns with refurbished electronics sold online.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recalls of over 500,000 Amazon-distributed products including power banks, dressers, fans, baby tools, and helmets due to fire, tip-over, and safety hazards, with recommended alternatives and safety tips provided.
Anker has recalled certain power banks due to fire and burn hazards, as announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, emphasizing the importance of consumer safety and proper reporting channels.
Costco has issued a warning for consumers who purchased Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene, as some unopened bottles may shatter unexpectedly. Customers are advised not to open or return the bottles but to dispose of them safely, and are eligible for a full refund by presenting the recall letter. The bottles were sold in several states between April and August 2025, with the cause of the shattering not fully explained.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an urgent warning about fake Labubu dolls, which pose serious choking and safety risks to children due to poor manufacturing and small parts that can be ingested or cause suffocation. Consumers are advised to buy only authentic Labubu products and to be vigilant for signs of counterfeit items, such as lack of holographic stickers, QR codes, UV stamps, and differences in appearance.
An entrepreneur from Wales, Lucie Macleod of Hair Syrup, reports fake versions of her haircare products being sold on TikTok Shop, which has impacted her sales and customer trust. She criticizes the platform's easy seller approval process and the difficulty in removing counterfeit listings, prompting her to shift sales to more traditional retailers. Experts warn about the dangers of counterfeit products and the need for better platform safeguards.
Werner has recalled over 122,000 Multi-Max Pro ladders sold at Home Depot due to a faulty locking mechanism that can fail, posing a fall and injury risk. Owners are advised to stop using the ladders immediately, register for a refund, and properly dispose of them. The recall affects specific models sold between 2021 and 2024, with reports of falls and injuries linked to the defect.
Dollar General has recalled certain lots of Clover Valley instant coffee sold nationwide due to potential glass contamination, after a customer report; no injuries have been reported, and customers are advised to discard the product and seek a refund.
Over 67,000 cases of Power Stick deodorant have been recalled nationwide due to an unspecified cGMP deviation by A.P. Deauville, LLC, with no details on the impact or consumer guidance provided by the FDA.
A.P. Deauville has voluntarily recalled over 67,000 cases of Power Stick deodorants sold at major retailers due to manufacturing deviations, advising consumers to stop use and contact the company.