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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

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

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.

The Independent UK

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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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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'

Student renters urged not to ignore warning signs of faulty electrics

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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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The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Facebook Marketplace tops list of 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.

Expert issues warning over TikTok fan 'cooling hack' which could cause electric shock

An expert has urged social media users against trying out a new 'cooling hack' that's recently gone viral on TikTok, warning that it could well result in an electric shock

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Charity's warning over TikTok hot weather 'hack' that could give you an electric shock

At the end of the day, water and electricity don't mix

Warning over TikTok hot weather 'hack' that could give you an electric shock

At the end of the day, water and electricity don't mix

Expert issues urgent fire warning to millions over tumble dryer mistake

A simple filter clean could significantly lower the risk of your tumble dryer bursting into flames and having devastating consequences

Safety expert issues urgent fire warning as millions at risk due to tumble dryer mistake

A safety charity has issued an urgent warning as millions of homes are at risk of fire due to a common mistake they make with tumble dryers. Now the charity is hoping to raise awareness as people do their spring cleaning

Experts say there is one thing you must do every time you use your tumble drier

The mistake could cost you £25,000

The Independent UK

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.

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

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