Japan to publish list of makers, importers of suspicious power banks

Government aims to prevent fires and other accidents by flagging risks for consumers

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Serious accidents involving consumer products, especially those sold online, have been increasing in Japan. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

HAJIME TSUKADA

TOKYO -- Japan will in December begin publishing a list of manufacturers and importers of power banks and other electrical products suspected of violating safety labeling requirements, looking to prevent the spread of dangerous items that could lead to serious accidents like fires.

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