A: Hey there! Heard any interesting news lately?

B: Not really, why? What's up?

A: There's this thing about fires in Japan... turns out at least 100 of them over the past few years were caused by recalled products with lithium-ion batteries!

B: Whoa, that's serious! Any idea what kind of products we're talking about?

A: Yep! Portable chargers, power-assisted bicycle batteries, and even computers! Scary stuff.

B: Wait a minute... those are everyday items! Is it safe to use them now?

A: Well, that's the thing. The Consumer Affairs Agency has been releasing recall info, but manufacturers decide how to notify the public. They don't always reach consumers effectively.

B: So, we should be more careful and check for recalls before using these items?

A: Exactly! And it looks like a lawyer named Nakamura Masato is asking the government and manufacturers to improve recall notifications. He suggested emails or postcards to make sure info gets to consumers.

B: That sounds reasonable. Let's keep an eye out for those recalls, huh?

A: Definitely! Safety first!