when phones explode in the night

Amber teething necklaces

The risks poses by amber teething necklaces have been known for some time. In 2011, the Australian government issued a safety warning notice about amber teething necklaces, stating "ACCC testing of several of these products indicated that they could break into small parts and present a choking hazard to children under three years of age."

Years afterwards, amber teething necklaces are still being sold and promoted in Australia as products suitable for children.

There are still reports on injuries and near misses associated with amber teething necklaces, including this one from 2015, when a 15 month-old toddler was very nearly strangled.

Amber teething necklaces have recently been recalled in the EU. RAPEX alert A12/0330/17 is a UK recall of 'It's Handmade' branded amber anklet/bracelet. The notice states that the product presents a serious risk and is a choking hazard. "The beads can easily become detached. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke."

Scooter's handlebar could break, recalled in Europe

The Oxelo Town 9 EasyFold kick scooter for adults has been recalled in Poland, and other regulatory action has happened in France and Slovenia. 

It still appears to be sold in Australia by at least one retailer (I didn't do a comprehensive search, just followed the Google ads). This one even matches one of the reference numbers listed in the RAPEX notice (8240435).

 

 

Expanded recall of batteries for HP and Compaq notebooks

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards

This recall supplements an existing recall, announced in June 2016. (see here for the 2016 Australian recall)

CPSC announcement of this recall, in conjunction with Canada and Mexico

Information from HP about this recall, HP Notebook Computer Battery Safety Recall and Replacement Program

 

Selected media coverage

IT Brief Australia, HP expands global battery recall due to fire and burn hazards

C|Net, HP recalls more than 100,000 batteries for possible overheating

PC Gamer, HP adds another 101,000 laptops to battery recall

engadget, HP recalls 101,000 laptop batteries due to fire concerns

USA Today, This again: lithium-ion batteries behind HP recall

IKEA - Mysingso beach chair recalled

• if the seat is not assembled incorrectly the chair can potentially collapse, cause a fall or fingers to become trapped or severed
• five reported incidents – from Finland, Germany, the US, Denmark and Australia – of people receiving injuries to their fingers that needed medical treatment
• three of these incidents resulted in fingertip amputation

 

Selected media reports

The Guardian, Ikea issues global recalls for deckchair after reports of injuries

CBC News, Ikea recalls Mysingso beach chair worldwide

Detroit News / AP, IKEA recalls beach chair globally after injury reports

CTV News Winnipeg, IKEA Canada recalls beach chairs, finger injuries reported

The Sun (UK), BEACH CHAIR DANGERS Ikea recalls beach chair sold in UK after reports of finger injuries which ‘required medical attention’

 

Mentions by IKEA

IKEA Australia

IKEA Canada

IKEA UK

 

 

Recalls as posted on official government recall sites

Australia

Canada

USA

 

28/1/17 edit: Link to USA recall added

30/1/17 edit: Link to Australian recall added