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The little-known warning signs your appliances are a household fire risk

Electrical experts warn that ignoring ‘minor’ niggles could lead to serious problems, including electric shocks and fires

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Government urged to crack down on cheap vapes circumventing single-use ban

Vape makers have developed cheap, new styles that meet the legal requirements yet are sold, priced and used in the same way as the disposable models.

Evening Standard

Fire warning issued over using air fryers to cook your Christmas dinner

More than 20 million people will use their air fryer to prepare Christmas dinner this holiday season

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Heartbroken sister issues urgent warning to Christmas shoppers after e-bike tragedy

‘The fires can be so powerful they can decimate a room in seconds,’ charity says in warning over substandard e-bike batteries

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Urgent warning issued over ‘exploding zombie batteries’ in vapes

Experts warn more than 180 fires have erupted across the UK’s largest waste system

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Coroner issues warning over unregulated e-bike batteries after man’s death in house fire

A charity has warned that ‘substandard batteries pose a life-threatening risk to the public’

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This cooling hack will turn your fan into an air conditioner – and it’s completely free

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Charity warns of disposable vapes ‘ticking time bomb’ following ban

Electrical Safety First urged vapers not to ‘bin the battery’ following the ban on the sale of disposable or single-use vapes from June 1.

Evening Standard

Warning issued after dangerous e-bike battery found to still be for sale across UK

Models of a Unit Pack Power branded e-bike battery, which poses a serious risk of fire were found on Facebook Marketplace

The Independent UK

The bizarre way counterfeiters are duping people into buying fake Apple chargers

A separate test deteminded the strength of the plug pins on the adapters, with 71% failing

The Independent UK

Counterfeiters adding metal weights to fake Apple power adapters to dupe consumers

Apple and Electrical Safety First found the metal during an investigation of counterfeit and lookalike power adapters.

Evening Standard

Air fryers causing tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage, says insurer

Aviva is urging people to make sure they are using air fryers correctly and following manufacturers’ guidance.

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‘A dodgy bike burnt down my home – don’t be tempted to buy one this Black Friday’

Don Hettiarachchi and his family lost everything when a converted e-bike fire destroyed their London home

Evening Standard

Is it a ghost or just your electrics? Experts issue Halloween warning over flickering lights and green goo

Campaign group Electrical Safety First says flickering lights and sulphuric smells in the home mean it is time to call an electrician

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Warning not to buy e-bikes and e-scooters from rogue online retailers after deadly fires

The Department for Business and Trade said faulty parts have resulted in hundreds of fires across the UK

The Independent UK

Warning over e-bike and e-scooter fire risk

The Department for Business and Trade said faulty parts have resulted in hundreds of fires across the UK.

Cycling Weekly

Is the UK cycling industry doing enough about e-Bike battery safety?

E-bike battery fires have been making headlines but are the bikes inherently dangerous? We look at the various approaches being taken to improve safety and restore consumer confidence

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Get your home checked for damage in case of lightning strike, says charity

Electrical Safety First said the unseen damage that follows a lightning strike can be extensive.

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Man who survived ebike fire that killed his family fights for change to UK law

Scott Peden, whose partner and two children died after battery exploded, calls for compulsory regulation

Cycling Weekly

UK government slaps a ban on 'dangerous' e-bike battery which was sold on Amazon and linked to fires

Chinese-manufactured UPP lithium-ion battery 'presents a serious risk of fire as it is poorly built with poor welding'

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Student renters urged not to ignore warning signs of faulty electrics

Charity Electrical Safety First has highlighted some warning signs for students to watch out for.

Cycling Weekly

London Fire Brigade called to an e-bike battery fire every other day

UK charity calls for changes after twelve deaths linked to e-bike and e-scooter battery fires since 2020 in the UK

The Independent UK

Regulate e-bike and e-scooter batteries like fireworks, charity says

Once approved, products would be supplied with certificate proving they meet safety standards

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Charity wants firework-like regulations for e-bike and e-scooter batteries

A report by charity Electrical Safety First recommends the UK introduces mandatory third-party approval for the vehicles’ batteries.

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Facebook Marketplace is most complained-about online retail platforms

More than half of respondents representing about 50 local authorities in the UK identified Facebook as the most complained-about online marketplace

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