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Dangerous Electric Heaters Sold on TikTok and Temu Pose Fire and Shock Hazards, Consumer Watchdog Warns

London, UK – Consumer group Which? has issued a warning about the sale of unsafe electric heaters on the popular platforms TikTok and Temu. After purchasing and testing eight heaters, Which? found that six of them posed serious safety hazards. The watchdog discovered that these electric heaters, with prices as low as £7.20, had the potential to cause explosions, electric shocks, and house fires. One particular portable electric heater bought from TikTok, the XH-1201 1200W …

Unsafe Heaters Sold on TikTok and Temu Prompt Calls for Online Marketplace Responsibility

London, UK – The consumer group Which? has sounded the alarm about the sale of unsafe and illegal electric heaters on online marketplaces, warning of potential dangers such as explosions, electric shocks, and house fires. The watchdog conducted tests on heaters purchased from TikTok and Temu, finding that the majority of them posed serious safety hazards to consumers. Which? discovered that out of the eight tested heaters, six were deemed unsafe, with some sellers boasting …