Product safety
Like anything, there are many products on the market that if used incorrectly can pose a risk to you and your family. Our pages below provide comprehensive information on some of the products that we know have caused accidental injuries.
From time to time, certain products can also be recalled due to a fault that could pose a risk to the user. When this happens it’s important that you take action – ensure that when buying new or used appliances you register them with the recall monitoring service Register My Appliance, and for the latest product recall information see the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.
Aerosol safety
Aerosols are pressurised, concentrated and flammable!
Baltic amber beads
Read about concerns over these teething beads
Baby sling
How to ensure baby is safe in their sling
Button batteries
These can do serious gastrointestinal damage
Christmas novelties
These are not toys, and should not be given to children
Laser pointers
Laser pens can pose a serious risk to eyesight
Liquid Laundry Capsules
Some of the most serious accidents happen in the home, particularly in the kitchen.
Magnet safety
The dangers of magnets and how to avoid incidents
Nappy sacks
Nappy sacks pose a suffocation risk to babies
Pushchairs and buggies
What to look out for when buying
Second hand goods
A guide for what to be aware of
Toy safety
How to keep your kids safe at playtime