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Inquiry begins into unsafe goods ‘flooding’ online marketplaces

Trading Standards said it was ‘deeply concerned’ about the volume of everyday items available to buy online that pose serious safety risks.

The Independent UK

Dangerous electrical goods on Facebook Marketplace months after Meta was alerted

Electrical Safety First flagged 10 products to Meta on February 28 after it identified them as posing a risk of electric shock and fire

Wales Online

Unsafe electricals flooding UK market, charity warns

Electrical Safety First found unsafe electricals ranging from heaters to blenders on leading online marketplaces.

The Independent UK

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Man nearly killed after using old electric blanket to keep warm

A charity found more than third of people plan to use an electric blanket to save on heating costs

Wales Online

Warning over electric heaters which could pose risk of electric shock and fire

Two of the devices featured such poorly made plugs that the pins risked breaking off when plugged into a socket

Wales Online

Online sellers exploiting energy crisis with dangerous heaters, charity warns

Ads claimed appliances would help households save on their heating bills.

The Independent UK

Younger people putting themselves at risk in cost of living crisis

Experts have issued urgent advice on electric heaters and blankets

Wales Online

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Hundreds of fake listings pulled from Instagram in huge Black Friday crackdown

Brits have been urged to be extra vigilant this Christmas as hundreds of counterfeit listings have been removed on Instagram in a clampdown by the Trading Standards

Daily Mirror

Hundreds of counterfeit listings pulled from Instagram ahead of Black Friday

The listings included phone accessories, fake clothing, jewellery, tobacco and car parts.

The Independent UK

Fire service issues safety warning over popular heating hacks

The ways people are trying to beat the cold without heating could be posing a bigger safety risk to them

Bristol Post

Electric heater warning issued as fires can happen in 'blink of an eye'

Fire safety experts have shared some 'vital' advice as more people use portable heaters to stay warm.

Daily Record

Millions more households ‘set to use electric heaters despite safety concerns’

Electrical Safety First warned shoppers to buy heaters directly from reputable retailers.

The Independent UK

Expert warning to anyone tempted by offer to get £100 off energy bills

National Grid is to let customers cut their bills by turning appliances off at peak hours

Wales Online

Safety warning issued as people turn to second-hand electrical goods due to cost of living

A consumer safety charity has shared five essential safety spot checks.

Daily Record

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Wales Online

Cost of living pushes shoppers towards second-hand electrical goods, says charity

Younger people are reportedly affected by financial pressures the most. Research from the charity shows almost two thirds of 25-34 year-olds are more likely to buy second-hand goods instead of brand-new.

Daily Record

Viral air fryer cleaning hack poses 'serious' electric shock risk, expert warns

The cleaning tip could also destroy your energy-saving appliance.

Evening Standard

London council calls for ban of ‘dangerous’ e-bike chargers after listings found on Amazon and eBay

Almost 60 listings of incompatible chargers were on Amazon Marketplace, eBay, Wish.com and AliExpress

Daily Mirror

Five signs your rented home could be an electrical disaster including 'fishy smell'

From melted wires to cracked plug sockets - thousands of dangerous electrical faults have been identified in privately rented homes

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Glasgow Live

Viral TikTok cooling fan hack sparks electrocution warning amid heatwave

Experts have issued an urgent warning after a dangerous TikTok 'cooling hack' has gone viral. They warn that it could pose a safety risk as temperatures sore across the UK.

Edinburgh Live

UK Heatwave: How much running a fan for a night costs and why you shouldn't do it

As temperatures are set to remain hot in Edinburgh, experts are warning of the cost cooling devices can add to the average energy bill as a new price cap looms.

Wales Online

How much running a fan for a night will cost you and why you shouldn't do it

As the nights get hot it can be tempting to run a fan as you sleep, but experts say it is a very bad idea

Wales Online

Video shows dangerous 'energy saving' device sold online exploding

Safety experts say the device being sold to help save money can catch fire and cause electric shocks

The Independent UK

Warning over ‘highly dangerous’ energy saving devices on sale

Video footage shows the devices – some for sale on eBay – exploding, risking fire and electric shock, Electrical Safety First said.

Daily Record

Safety warning issued to everyone using a portable heater to reduce energy bills

Electrical experts share 11 things you need to know before using a plug-in heater.

Liverpool Echo

Urgent warning over electric heaters as energy bills skyrocket

Electrical Safety First has issued a list of ways to keep your home safe

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