The General Administration of Market Supervision issued consumption tips for seven kinds of products such as children’s room decoration coatings.
In order to carry out the practical activities of "I do practical things for the masses" in depth, on the eve of "Double Eleven", the General Administration of Market Supervision issued consumption tips for seven types of products such as children’s room decoration coatings to help consumers scientifically purchase and use related products.
These seven kinds of products are closely related to people’s health and safety. The consumption tips include not only the consumption tips of children’s products such as children’s room decoration paint and children’s electric toothbrush to protect children’s healthy growth, but also the consumption tips of products suitable for the elderly such as multifunctional walking sticks and stools to ensure the health and safety of the elderly, and also the consumption tips for products such as small solar heaters and household gas stoves that are easy to cause safety accidents due to improper purchase or use.
The General Administration of Market Supervision will continue to focus on products that people are concerned about, solidly promote the practical activities of "I do practical things for the masses", strengthen product quality and safety supervision, and continuously improve people’s sense of quality acquisition, happiness and security.
Tips on the consumption of children’s room decoration coatings
There are many kinds of paints for children’s room decoration, so parents can’t distinguish between many products and publicity when purchasing paints for children’s room decoration. Consumers should pay attention to the following points when purchasing and using:
First, buy common sense
1. Pay attention to the purchase channel. Buy from reputable dealers and choose big brand products with good reputation.
2. Pay attention to label identification. Check whether the product name, packaging identification, model, batch number, implementation standard, weight, manufacturer and shelf life are complete. Qualified products shall be marked with the following standards: GB/T 33394-2016 Waterborne Wood Coatings for Children’s Room Decoration and GB/T 34676-2017 Interior Wall Coatings for Children’s Room Decoration, and whether they have passed relevant environmental protection certification shall be marked.
3. Pay attention to appearance performance. After opening the lid, observe the properties of the coating, whether it is uniform, free from delamination, rust and mildew, and fine in texture. Avoid buying products with strong pungent smell or industrial flavor.
4. Pay attention to antibacterial and mildew-proof functions. Try to choose coatings with antibacterial and mildew-proof functions to prevent bacterial growth and mildew, which will affect children’s health.
Second, use common sense
1. Wipe the wall stains in time to prevent children from touching and eating paint by mistake, which is harmful to health.
2. Before using the wall coating, attention should be paid to moistureproof treatment of the wall to prevent damp and mildew in the future.
Consumer tips for children’s electric toothbrushes
Electric toothbrushes are mainly divided into rotary and vibrating (or sonic) types, which can clean dental plaque more thoroughly and protect teeth better. Pay attention to the following points when purchasing and using children’s electric toothbrushes:
First, buy common sense
1. Choose wisely. Try to choose a big brand, vibrating, adjustable amplitude or frequency, low noise and easy to grasp children’s electric toothbrush.
2. Look at the logo. Check the identification information of product packaging, focusing on whether there is product name, model, batch number, implementation standard, manufacturer and other information.
3. Look at the bristles. Choose products with smooth bristles and no burrs.
Second, use common sense
1. Recommended for children over 6 years old. First, the vibration frequency of electric toothbrush is very fast, and the deciduous teeth of young children are not fully developed. High-frequency vibration may cause knocking damage to teeth and affect tooth replacement. Second, the handle of the electric toothbrush is large, so it is difficult for young children to hold the vibrating toothbrush handle stably, and it is easy to damage the tender gums, resulting in redness, swelling and bleeding of the gums. Third, children tend to be distracted when brushing their teeth. If the toothbrush stays on a tooth for a long time, it will easily cause excessive wear on the enamel.
2. Pay attention to changing the brush head of electric toothbrush regularly. According to the bristle state and color of the brush head, it can be judged whether it needs to be replaced, and it can be replaced once every three months.
Tips on artificial snow consumption
Artificial snow is a new product in online celebrity, which is made of powder and water in a certain proportion. In recent years, many parents buy artificial snow for children’s play, early education and handicrafts. Consumers should pay attention to the following points when purchasing and using:
First, buy common sense
1. Pay attention to purchasing products produced and sold through formal channels. We should try to choose regular businesses with large scale and good reputation, and choose products with information such as product name, factory name and address.
2. Carefully check the product packaging and label instructions. Understand the product instructions, warning information, precautions and other related content.
Second, use common sense
1. Because children may put artificial snow into their mouths, noses and eyes when using it, which will cause harm to their health, it is suggested that artificial snow be used as a toy for children carefully.
2. Artificial snow debris entering the eyes may cause eye damage. Avoid rubbing your eyes when using this product, and wash your hands in time after using it. If powder accidentally enters your eyes, rinse it with clear water immediately and seek medical advice in time.
3. Artificial snow materials have strong water absorption capacity and are difficult to degrade. Don’t pour it into toilets and rivers after use, so as not to cause environmental pollution.
Multifunctional walking stick stool consumption tips
Multi-functional cane stool is favored by the elderly because of its convenient characteristics of walking and sitting anywhere, which brings convenience for the elderly to travel. Consumers should pay attention to the following aspects when purchasing and using:
First, buy common sense
1. Look at the material. Pay attention to the load-bearing performance of walking stick materials when purchasing to ensure safety.
2. Measure the height. When the elderly choose their own cane stools, the height should not exceed their waist when they are lifted up. You can also refer to the calculation formula: cane length =0.72× height.
3. look at the bottom Anti-skid pads should be installed at the parts in contact with the ground, and the diameter of the anti-skid pads should be greater than 35mm to avoid falling injuries caused by slipping.
4. Try to hold the handle. The elderly should reasonably choose the handle of the cane stool that suits them according to their own needs.
Second, use common sense
1. When the walking stick is used, only one of the three points at the lower end needs to be used as the focus. Using multiple points of force will increase the inclination of the cane, which will cause the old man to lose his balance and fall.
2. When the stool is used, just turn the stool and sit astride the handle. Because the stool surface of the cane stool is small and the contact surface with the ground is limited, if the old man turns around and sits down with his back against the handle, it will easily lead to the stool falling over.
Consumer tips for latex pillows
Latex pillow refers to a pillow with natural latex or synthetic latex as the main raw material, which is made into pillow core through foaming, molding and other processes. Consumers should pay attention to the following points when purchasing and using:
First, buy common sense
1. Choose the channel. Consumers should purchase latex pillows from formal channels, and choose merchants with good credit and complete licenses. The products should be marked with Chinese product names, manufacturers or importers.
2. Look at the appearance. The color of high-quality latex pillow is beige, and the surface is matte. When you pull hard, you can see many small pores with natural burrs or potholes.
3. smell the smell. Natural latex pillows have a light rubber smell. Do not buy latex pillows with strong fragrance or pungent smell.
4. Try the feel. A good latex pillow has the characteristics of quick rebound. When it is pressed by hand, it will have obvious leather lines. When it is released, it can immediately return to its original state. When it is gently twisted, it is tough and not easy to break.
5. Check the logo. The raw materials of latex pillow core can be divided into three categories: natural latex (generally labeled as polyisoprene), synthetic latex (generally labeled as styrene-butadiene rubber) and their mixed latex. Natural latex pillow core is softer than synthetic latex pillow core, and consumers can check the ingredients on the logo to choose according to their own needs for pillow hardness.
Second, use common sense
1. The thickness and shape of the latex pillow need to be reasonably matched. The ideal pillow shape is low in the middle, high in the periphery or high in the front and low in the back, which can support the neck.
2. There are many holes in the latex pillow core. In order not to damage the softness and air permeability of the latex pillow, it is recommended to wash it by hand and ventilate it in the shade after washing. It is not recommended to expose it to the sun to avoid accelerating aging.
3. When the latex pillow is stored, do not press heavy objects or put it in a humid space. If you use vacuum bags to collect products, do not store them for more than six months.
4. It is normal that the latex pillow will be oxidized and gradually turn yellow after being used for a period of time.
Consumer tips for small solar heaters
In recent years, small solar heaters (small solar electric fans) have been widely welcomed by consumers. However, accidents such as burns and fires often occur due to improper purchase or use. Consumers should pay attention to the following points when purchasing and using:
First, buy common sense
1. Choose a regular merchant with good reputation and complete licenses, and ask the operator for invoices or other shopping vouchers when purchasing.
2. Check the packaging and description of the goods, identify CCC compulsory product certification marks, and check whether there is information such as commodity name, manufacturer’s name, manufacturer’s address, factory inspection certificate, and implementation standards.
3. Check whether the fall switch is configured, the heater should be automatically powered off after falling, and it should be able to restore the power-on state after righting.
4. Check whether the fire cover is firm to prevent users from touching the high temperature or live parts in the electric heater; When purchasing, you can put your hand 0.5 meters away from the fire cover for one minute without burning.
Second, use common sense
1. Read the instruction manual carefully and use it in strict accordance with the instruction manual; The power supply of small solar heater must use qualified three hole socket with ground wire to avoid the risk of electric leakage.
2. Small solar heaters with high power should not be operated at the same time with other high-power electrical appliances.
3. The small solar heater should be placed in a place that is not easy to touch, with the back more than 20 cm away from the wall, and away from flammable items such as curtains and bedding, as well as explosives such as lighters, toilet water and air fresheners.
4. Avoid the wires being close to the body of the small solar heater, so as to avoid the wires being heated and causing fire; Avoid splashing water during use, and do not use it in wet environment such as toilet and bathroom to avoid the risk of electric shock.
5. Be sure to turn off the power when using it. In case of power failure, turn off the switch and pull out the plug in time. Do not use it when sleeping.
6. Children should never get close to the small solar heater to avoid burns. Do not look directly at the small solar heater for a long time when using it to avoid eye injuries.
7. When the small solar heater is found to smoke, smell burnt or catch fire, immediately cut off the power supply and put it out with a dry powder fire extinguisher. Do not use water to put out the fire.
Consumer tips for household gas stoves
Household gas stove is one of the essential kitchen utensils for residents’ life, and the correct use method is very important for users’ health and safety, environmental protection and energy conservation. Consumers should pay attention to the following aspects when buying and using gas stoves:
First, buy common sense
1. Household gas stoves are subject to CCC compulsory product certification management, and products marked with CCC logo and produced by regular enterprises should be selected when purchasing.
2. Household gas stoves have been included in the national energy efficiency supervision system, and energy efficiency labels should be attached to the shell. The authenticity of the energy efficiency labels can be identified by scanning the QR code on the labels, and try to choose household gas stoves with higher energy efficiency grades.
3. Check the product nameplate, and confirm whether the information such as "product name and model", "gas type and rated pressure" and "rated heat load" is complete, and read the product instruction manual carefully. In order to use it safely, consumers should pay special attention to "gas type and rated pressure" and should not mix natural gas with liquefied petroleum gas.
4. Check whether the gas stove is equipped with flameout protection device. Domestic gas stove products must be equipped with flameout protection device, which is generally installed near the fire cover. At present, there are two kinds of flameout protection devices: thermoelectric and ion induction.
Second, use common sense
1. Before using the gas stove, be sure to read the instructions carefully and the nameplate posted on the product shell. In particular, the warning that the products are suitable for gas types, and the product structure of different gas sources is different. Misuse of gas sources will cause the products to be out of normal use or carbon monoxide to exceed the standard, resulting in personal injury and property loss.
2. The length of the hose connecting the gas stove shall not exceed 2m. It is suggested that the hose should not go through the wall and the tee should not be used. It is necessary to replace the gas connecting hose regularly, and always check whether there is air leakage in the gas connecting pipeline. For deformed connecting hoses and joints, it is necessary to contact professionals in time to replace them.
3. If it is found that the gas stove can’t ignite normally or the flame jumps or leaves the flame, the damper at the bottom of the product can be adjusted appropriately according to the instructions. If the damper is invalid, check whether the battery used in the gas stove needs to be replaced.
4. Regularly clean the places that are easy to be blocked, such as fire covers and nozzles, so as to keep the gas stove in the best combustion condition and prolong the service life of the gas stove.
5. Cleaning the burner should be limited to cleaning the surface of the burner, and try not to dismantle the burner parts as much as possible. Be careful not to damage the gas pipeline during the cleaning process, which may cause gas leakage accidents.
6. According to national standards, the service life of gas cookers should be 8 years, and consumers should avoid using extended gas cookers.