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INSANE: Highly dangerous travel adaptors found for sale to uk consumers - The Real Truth

Electrical Safety First United Kingdom eBay TikTok Shop Amazon Amazon Marketplace TikTok

A travel adaptor bought from TikTok Shop, which was found to fail safety testing by Electrical Safety First (ElectricalSafetyFirst/PA) -

“Highly dangerous” travel adaptors have been found for sale to UK consumers on major online marketplaces, a charity has warned.

All 14 devices bought by Electrical Safety First from Ali Express, eBay, Amazon Marketplace and TikTok Shop failed basic safety tests, with the worst offenders posing a risk of serious electric shock or even electrocution.

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