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Warning Issued Phone Charger

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A consumer warning was issued after Which? Magazine tested 15 USB phone chargers from various online marketplaces, finding that nine were dangerously manufactured and posed risks of electrocution. Furthermore, nearly eight of the sampled chargers presented fire or explosion hazards, and all 15 lacked essential packaging information.

Key Insights

  • Nine out of 15 tested USB chargers were found to be poorly manufactured, creating a risk of electric shock for users.
  • The research revealed that approximately eight of the sampled chargers posed potential fire or explosion risks.
  • All 15 chargers examined were missing crucial safety and legal information on their packaging.
  • Some dangerous fake chargers were sold with official branding, such as the Apple logo.
  • One charger was found to contain a lump of modeling clay inside its casing, suggesting an attempt to make it appear more robust.

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