Consumer Safety
Starbucks Korea announced on January 30 a voluntary recall of more than 390,000 humidifiers distributed as promotional giveaways late last year, following a report of a fire linked to battery overheating. The company urged customers to stop using the products immediately and offered a 30,000-won Starbucks mobile card for returns.
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An inspection shows that several air purifiers sold in Sweden emit excessive levels of the toxic gas ozone. Elsäkerhetsverket and Kemikalieinspektionen tested 20 models, with four exceeding safety limits. Most of the purifiers had some form of deficiency.
An updated guide from Earth911 outlines best practices for disposing unused cleaning products amid rising consumer awareness of their environmental impact. With the natural cleaners market projected to double by 2030, options like donations, recycling programs, and proper waste handling are emphasized to minimize household hazardous waste. Americans produce about 1.6 million tons of such waste yearly, averaging 100 pounds per home.
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Brewery Spendrups is recalling the Magic Rock Saucery beer due to over-yeasting that could cause cans to explode. Consumers are urged to handle the product with care. The recall applies to specific best-before dates.