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Online Marketplaces Remove Dangerous Heaters After Electric Shock Concerns Raised

LONDON, UK – Cheap electric heaters sold on online platforms Temu and Tiktok have been found to pose serious safety risks, prompting the removal of the hazardous items from sale. Consumer group Which? conducted a study that revealed these winter essentials, priced as low as £7.20, were potential fire hazards and could cause electric shocks. The study found that a portable heater sold on Tiktok, as well as another identical one sold on Temu, posed …

Consumers warned of unsafe electric heaters being sold on major online marketplaces

LONDON, UK – Consumer watchdog group Which? has raised concerns about the sale of unsafe and illegal electric heaters on online marketplaces such as TikTok and Temu. The group tested eight heaters bought from these platforms and found that six of them posed serious safety hazards, including the risk of explosions, electric shocks, and house fires. One of the heaters purchased from TikTok was found to be a fire hazard and an explosion threat, while …

Consumer Group Warns of Dangerous Electric Heaters Sold on TikTok and Temu Influencer Platforms

London, UK (AP) – Consumer group Which? has issued a warning about the sale of electric heaters on social media platforms TikTok and Temu, citing concerns about the potential dangers posed by these products. The watchdog conducted tests on eight electric heaters purchased from these platforms, and found that six of them were electrically unsafe, with the potential to cause fires, electric shocks, or explosions. After testing various electric heaters, Which? discovered that many of …