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

Once approved, products would be supplied with certificate proving they meet safety standards

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

Nottingham Post

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

Wales Online

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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

Chronicle Live

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

Daily Mirror

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

The mistake could cost you £25,000

Wales Online

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.

The Independent UK

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

Wales Online

Unsafe electricals flooding UK market, charity warns

Electrical Safety First found unsafe electricals ranging from heaters to blenders on leading online marketplaces.

The Independent UK

Man nearly killed after using old electric blanket to keep warm

A charity found more than third of people plan to use an electric blanket to save on heating costs

Wales Online

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Warning over electric heaters which could pose risk of electric shock and fire

Two of the devices featured such poorly made plugs that the pins risked breaking off when plugged into a socket

The Independent UK

Online sellers exploiting energy crisis with dangerous heaters, charity warns

Ads claimed appliances would help households save on their heating bills.

Wales Online

Younger people putting themselves at risk in cost of living crisis

Experts have issued urgent advice on electric heaters and blankets

Daily Mirror

Hundreds of fake listings pulled from Instagram in huge Black Friday crackdown

Brits have been urged to be extra vigilant this Christmas as hundreds of counterfeit listings have been removed on Instagram in a clampdown by the Trading Standards

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The Independent UK

Hundreds of counterfeit listings pulled from Instagram ahead of Black Friday

The listings included phone accessories, fake clothing, jewellery, tobacco and car parts.

Bristol Post

Fire service issues safety warning over popular heating hacks

The ways people are trying to beat the cold without heating could be posing a bigger safety risk to them

Daily Record

Electric heater warning issued as fires can happen in 'blink of an eye'

Fire safety experts have shared some 'vital' advice as more people use portable heaters to stay warm.

The Independent UK

Millions more households ‘set to use electric heaters despite safety concerns’

Electrical Safety First warned shoppers to buy heaters directly from reputable retailers.

Wales Online

Expert warning to anyone tempted by offer to get £100 off energy bills

National Grid is to let customers cut their bills by turning appliances off at peak hours

Daily Record

Safety warning issued as people turn to second-hand electrical goods due to cost of living

A consumer safety charity has shared five essential safety spot checks.

Wales Online

Cost of living pushes shoppers towards second-hand electrical goods, says charity

Younger people are reportedly affected by financial pressures the most. Research from the charity shows almost two thirds of 25-34 year-olds are more likely to buy second-hand goods instead of brand-new.

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