Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
Summary
A safety group tested 14 travel plug adapters sold online and found all failed to meet UK safety rules. These faulty adapters could cause electric shocks or fires. Online platforms have removed the dangerous products after being warned.Key Facts
- Electrical Safety First tested adapters from AliExpress, Amazon Marketplace, eBay, and TikTok Shop.
- All 14 adapters tested failed to meet UK safety standards.
- Some adapters exposed live electrical parts that could cause shocks or electrocution.
- Online sellers removed the flagged unsafe products after being notified.
- Unsafe features included missing safety shutters, missing fuses, and weak pins that broke easily.
- Universal adapters often had multiple plug pins exposed at once, which is against UK rules.
- User reviews reported incidents like adapters falling apart or even exploding.
- The safety group recommends buying travel adapters from trusted retailers only.
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