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Is your home ready for plug-in solar? Safety experts warn some electrics may need upgrading

Electrical Safety First says some households should check or upgrade their electrical protection before connecting a plug-in solar system

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Argos's plug-in solar panels could save you hundreds on energy bills

Budget supermarket Lidl is in talks with the government to produce affordable DIY solar panel kits

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Travel essential sold at major online marketplaces sparks safety warning

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The Independent UK · Jul 29

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‘Highly dangerous’ travel adaptors found for sale to UK consumers

All 14 devices bought by Electrical Safety First from Ali Express, eBay, Amazon Marketplace and TikTok Shop failed basic safety tests.

Evening Standard · Jul 28

UK warning over ‘highly dangerous’ travel essential sold on Amazon and eBay

More than 10,000 of the unsafe adaptors may have already been sold to UK shoppers

The Independent UK · Jul 28

The little-known warning signs your appliances are a household fire risk

Electrical experts warn that ignoring ‘minor’ niggles could lead to serious problems, including electric shocks and fires

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Government urged to crack down on cheap vapes circumventing single-use ban

Vape makers have developed cheap, new styles that meet the legal requirements yet are sold, priced and used in the same way as the disposable models.

Evening Standard · Jun 1

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Fire warning issued over using air fryers to cook your Christmas dinner

More than 20 million people will use their air fryer to prepare Christmas dinner this holiday season

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025

Heartbroken sister issues urgent warning to Christmas shoppers after e-bike tragedy

‘The fires can be so powerful they can decimate a room in seconds,’ charity says in warning over substandard e-bike batteries

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

Urgent warning issued over ‘exploding zombie batteries’ in vapes

Experts warn more than 180 fires have erupted across the UK’s largest waste system

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

Coroner issues warning over unregulated e-bike batteries after man’s death in house fire

A charity has warned that ‘substandard batteries pose a life-threatening risk to the public’

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

This cooling hack will turn your fan into an air conditioner – and it’s completely free

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Ideal Home · Jul 2, 2025

Charity warns of disposable vapes ‘ticking time bomb’ following ban

Electrical Safety First urged vapers not to ‘bin the battery’ following the ban on the sale of disposable or single-use vapes from June 1.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

Warning issued after dangerous e-bike battery found to still be for sale across UK

Models of a Unit Pack Power branded e-bike battery, which poses a serious risk of fire were found on Facebook Marketplace

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

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The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

‘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

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The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024

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

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

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.

Cycling Weekly · Aug 27, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

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 Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024

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

Cycling Weekly · Jan 23, 2024

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'

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