Safe at Home

14/10/2026

BURNS ALERT - Young children between 0-4 are at highest risk of burns and scalds and we are urging LUTON families to take advantage of our FREE Home Safety check and book now ... we help make homes safer for families - plus we have some free equipment available.

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13/10/2026

🚨10,164 Children suffered serious burns & scalds in 2025 and were treated in Specialist Burns Centres across the UK 🚑 and it doesn’t include the thousands more treated in A&E for minor injuries and discharged.
Accidents happen in the blink of any eye ~ how safe is your child?

We are holding a **Child Safety Event** to support National Burn Awareness Day to help protect children in .

📅 Wedneday 14 October
⏰ 10:00 - 12:00
📍 The Olive Tree Church, Blenheim Crescent, Luton, LU3 1HB
🆓 Free entry - pop along and join us
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Suitable for families with 0-4s or expecting a baby

🔸 Information stalls and demonstrations from local partnership organisations
🔸Free giveaways (for the first 50 families)
🔸Child Safety Offers for Luton families
🔸First Aid Information
🔸Refreshments
🔸Babies and Children welcome
🔸No booking required

💫 Share this with your family and friends - come along and take away some top tips to help keep your little one safe - we even have some language translators available to help families with english as a second language.



Luton Family Hubs Flying Start Luton Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Active Luton Children's Burns Trust

09/10/2026

Squishy Toys - please READ ⚠ Do you have a pimple popping squishy toy at home? If it came with a sharp needle or syringe, stop using it immediately. ⚠

These products can cause injury to adults and children.

Put any needles in a puncture-resistant container until they can be disposed of safely.

Check your local authority’s website or contact your local pharmacy or GP surgery in advance for local sharps disposal advice.

Please share this warning with friends and family.

New story:🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stop-using-pimple-popping-toys-with-needles-says-opss

Read all Product Safety Reports:🔗 https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls?keywords=pimple+popping+squishes&product_recall_alert_date%5Bfrom%5D=08/10/2026

08/10/2026

⚠️ Product recall for Primark Halloween Gonks

The product poses a health risk due to potential asbestos contamination ⚠️

If you have this product, stop using it immediately and keep out of reach of children. Please follow the recall instructions for details on disposal and/or return of the product.

Share this recall with anyone who may have bought or used the product.

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-primark-halloween-gonks-2610-0004

Further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/asbestos-in-consumer-products

08/10/2026

🎃 Scary ~ Spooky - Deadly 👻

Did you know that some products including toys and festive gadgets can potentially be very dangerous for young children?

Watch this short clip from Child Accident Prevention Trust to learn more.

✅ Always check toys, halloween clothing and dressing up clothes, festive gadgets and toys to ensure they are child safe.
❌ Keep Water Beads out of reach of children, they are deadly if ingested, even one small bead.
🎃 Follow us Safe at Home for more top tips to help prevent common home accidents - we are a free service for Luton families.

06/10/2026

⚠️ Product Recall Alert ⚠️

My First Baby Spinner sold by The Works ⚠️

The product presents a risk of choking as it has small parts that can break off when in use.

Stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of babies and children.

Further information:
🔗 https://www.theworks.co.uk/page/product-recalls.html?srsltid=AU7gw4Wt2Kq02DjKxjNggyznASPGC7-zPFPMgIvKCli1A9AzKBmuDPTF

📧 [email protected]
📲 0121 313 6050.

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⚠️ Product Recall for My First Baby Spinner sold by The Works. ⚠️

The product presents a risk of choking as it has small parts that can break off when in use.

Stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of babies and children.

The product has been recalled from customers by The Works.

If you know of anyone who has not been contacted by The Works then please point them to the following details for more information:
🔗 https://www.theworks.co.uk/page/product-recalls.html?srsltid=AU7gw4Wt2Kq02DjKxjNggyznASPGC7-zPFPMgIvKCli1A9AzKBmuDPTF 📧 [email protected]
📲 0121 313 6050.

Please share this post with anyone who may have bought this product.

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-my-first-baby-spinner-sold-by-the-works-2609-0229

06/10/2026

Keeping Luton Children Safe ~ FREE OFFER

We know young children are naturally curious, and everyday household products can quickly become dangerous. Take a moment today to check your home and make sure cleaning products, chemicals and medications are stored securely, out of sight and out of reach ~ we are here to help you in partnership with RoSPA 💙

⭐ BOOK A FREE Home Safety Visit and receive FREE cupboard locks (includes: installation, free RoSPA resources and a home fire safety check) plus some households may be eligible for additional child safety equipment during the assessment.

Apply Online (link in comments) or speak to your health visitor and ask for a Safe at Home referral for LUTON families.
📲 Call or Text us on 07706309377 / 07553348485

Taking action and checking cupboards and storage areas could help prevent a serious poisoning incident ⚠️

For more safety advice follow RoSPA



RoSPA Flying Start Luton Luton Family Hubs Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

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06/10/2026

🎃 Halloween Spooky Safety 👻

Tops tips from RoSPA to help you choose safe products this Halloween 👇 take a look ... 🕷️

06/10/2026

⚠️ Product Recall Alert ⚠️

ASDA Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent

STOP using immediately and return to store for a full refund.

https://www.gov.uk/.../product-recall-asda-kidz-pop-up...
For further information, please visit:

https://corporate.asda.com/product-recall-kidz-pop-up... or call 0330 053 0111.

⚠️ Product recall for ASDA Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent

The product poses a risk of entrapment ⚠️

If you have this product, stop using it immediately and keep out of reach of children. Return it to any ASDA store for a full refund.

Share this recall with anyone who may have bought or used the product.

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-asda-kidz-pop-up-bear-tent-2609-0244

For further information, please visit: https://corporate.asda.com/product-recall-kidz-pop-up-tent-bear or call 0330 053 0111.

05/10/2026

🚨 High Risk Squishy Toy Warning - Please SHARE 🚨

⚠️ Sharp medical syringes being supplied with toys? It’s the latest horror story facing families and we recommend you are vigilant with what you give your children to play with - talk to your family, friends and childcare settings.

With Christmas shopping getting underway, please take extra care when buying toys online.

✅ Buy from reputable retailer
✅ Look for CE or UKCA kitemark
✅ Check age appropriate
✅ Follow manufacturer guidance
✅ If you have any concerns about a toy you should contact your local Citizen's Advice Bureau who can advise and refer to trading standards. If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts.



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