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Arab News
a day ago
- Business
- Arab News
Seoul asks Temu, AliExpress to pull children's products over safety concerns
SEOUL: The Seoul city government has asked online retail giants Temu and AliExpress to suspend sales of certain children's products over safety concerns, saying Friday that some goods far exceeded local limits for hazardous substances. Chinese e-commerce titans like Shein, Temu and AliExpress have seen a surge in global popularity in recent years, drawing in consumers with a wide range of trendy, ultra-low-cost fashion and accessories — positioning them as major rivals to US giant Amazon. Their rapid rise has triggered growing scrutiny over business practices and product safety, including in South Korea. The Seoul city government said Friday it recently inspected 35 children's products sold on Temu and AliExpress — including umbrellas, raincoats and rain boots — and found that 11 failed to meet South Korea's safety standards or contained hazardous substances above local limits. In six of the umbrellas, phthalate-based plasticizers — chemicals used to make plastics more flexible — were found at levels far exceeding safety standards, the city said in a statement. Some of those products exceeded the domestic safety limit by up to 443.5 times for the chemical, while two items were found to contain lead at levels up to 27.7 times higher than the locally acceptable level. Based on the inspection results, the Seoul government said it 'has requested that online platforms suspend sales of the non-compliant products.' It also noted that 'prolonged exposure to harmful substances can affect children's growth and health,' and highlighted the need to carefully review product information before making purchases. The Seoul government told AFP the retailers have no legal obligations to comply with their request. But Temu said it 'immediately initiated an internal review' after receiving notice from the city government, and that it was 'in the process of removing the said items.' 'We are continuously improving on our quality control system to prevent, detect, and remove non-compliant products,' a Temu spokesperson told AFP. AliExpress did not immediately reply to a request for comment. Phthalate-based plasticizers can cause endocrine disorders, while lead exposure above safety limits can impair reproductive functions and increase the risk of cancer, according to Seoul authorities. Last year, the city government said women's accessories sold by Shein, AliExpress and Temu contained toxic substances sometimes hundreds of times above acceptable levels. The European Union last year added Shein to its list of digital firms that are big enough to come under stricter safety rules — including measures to protect customers from unsafe products, especially those that could be harmful to minors.
CNA
a day ago
- Business
- CNA
Seoul asks Temu, AliExpress to pull children's products over safety concerns
SEOUL: The Seoul city government has asked online retail giants Temu and AliExpress to suspend sales of certain children's products over safety concerns, saying on Friday (Jun 27) that some goods far exceeded local limits for hazardous substances. Chinese e-commerce titans like Shein, Temu and AliExpress have seen a surge in global popularity in recent years, drawing in consumers with a wide range of trendy, ultra-low-cost fashion and accessories - positioning them as major rivals to US giant Amazon. Their rapid rise has triggered growing scrutiny over business practices and product safety, including in South Korea. The Seoul city government said on Friday it recently inspected 35 children's products sold on Temu and AliExpress - including umbrellas, raincoats and rain boots - and found that 11 failed to meet South Korea's safety standards or contained hazardous substances above local limits. In six of the umbrellas, phthalate-based plasticisers - chemicals used to make plastics more flexible - were found at levels far exceeding safety standards, the city said in a statement. Some of those products exceeded the domestic safety limit by up to 443.5 times for the chemical, while two items were found to contain lead at levels up to 27.7 times higher than the locally acceptable level. Based on the inspection results, the Seoul government said it "has requested that online platforms suspend sales of the non-compliant products". It also noted that "prolonged exposure to harmful substances can affect children's growth and health", and highlighted the need to carefully review product information before making purchases. Temu and AliExpress did not immediately reply to requests for comment from AFP. The Seoul government told AFP the retailers have no legal obligations to comply with their request. Phthalate-based plasticisers can cause endocrine disorders, while lead exposure above safety limits can impair reproductive functions and increase the risk of cancer, Seoul authorities said. Last year, the city government said women's accessories sold by Shein, AliExpress and Temu contained toxic substances sometimes hundreds of times above acceptable levels. The European Union last year added Shein to its list of digital firms that are big enough to come under stricter safety rules - including measures to protect customers from unsafe products, especially those that could be harmful to minors.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Contaminated sauce is urgently recalled by major UK supermarket over ‘health risk' as shoppers are told ‘do not eat'
A MAJOR retailer has urgently recalled a popular sauce over fears it could pose a deadly health risk to customers. Customers have been warned to avoid the product because it could be fatal to allergy sufferers. Laoganma Brand Black Bean Chili Sauce has been pulled from shelves because it contains undeclared peanuts. The 280g product is stocked in popular retailers such as Sainsbury's and is widely available in Asian supermarkets. Affected items have the batch code 18232 and show a best before date of 8 March 2026. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
The Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Poundland kids' clothes urgently recalled over CHOKING risk as shoppers told ‘if you own it, return it fast'
POUNDLAND is urgently recalling a kids clothing item over a serious choking risk as shoppers are urged to "return it fast". Parents have been advised to stop using the product "immediately" and return it to the store for a refund. The item in question is the Bbe Frotte Blue Cap made by Pepco which is reported to have been made in China. It has been found to pose a serious choking risk to children as the button on the cap can detach. The Office for Product Safety & Standards warn that "a young child may put the small part in their mouth and choke". As a result, the product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. They have subsequently been recalled from end users by Poundland. The regulator has advised that consumers stop using the product immediately and return it to the store for a full refund with no receipt required. Poundland also issued a notice which said: "If you have bought the above product, do not use it. "Instead return it to a Poundland Store for a full refund (no proof of purchase required). "We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. "However, the safety and confidence of our consumers and the quality of our products is at the heart of everything we do." This isn't the only children's product that has been recalled in the UK recently either. A popular bath toy has been urgently recalled over a serious hazard to young children. The My 1st Bath Toy Ducks contained a small rattling part inside the product when shaken posing a "serious" risk of choking. Elsewhere, the Buki France Sensory Slime was also recalled over a "serious chemical risk". The product contained excess concentrations of boron which can harm the health of children and their reproductive systems. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.
The Independent
4 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Lidl issues urgent recall on popular kitchen item due to fire hazard
Lidl has warned customers to stop using an air fryer it sold 'immediately' due to a 'fire hazard' associated with the product. The retailer issued an urgent recall notice for the Tower 8L Dual Basket Air Fryer, which is said has a 'risk of overheating'. Customers have been asked to check whether their products has the code T17129L and to return it if so. The batch number can be found on a white sticker on the base of the product. 'Our supplier is recalling the above-mentioned product due to risk of overheating, which could present a fire hazard,' the notice read. 'If you own one of the affected models, please stop using it immediately.' It added that customers should contact the supplier at to check if their unit is affected and follow the instructions for returning it. People who have bought one of the devices can also contact or phone 0203 966 5566 for more information. No other Tower products have been affected by the recall. Earlier this month, Lidl issued a product recall for Harvest Basket Hash Browns with the batch number 5144L and best before date of the May 24 2027. Lidl GB recalled the product due to the 'potential presence of foreign bodies (metal)' which may present a choking hazard.
