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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 …