AN iPhone charger sold on Amazon has been recalled over a “serious risk” of electric shock and starting a fire. The dangerous unofficial accessory is known to have caused one fire incid…
"Not only does this charger present a very real risk of electric shock, the product has also been linked to a fire."It's not clear how many people have already bought the charger but almost 6,000 reviews were left for it on Amazon before it was taken down.
"Online marketplaces are awash with dodgy electrical goods and this will continue to be a problem until the Government changes to the law to ensure online marketplaces are responsible for the safety of goods sold on their sites," Capanna added.The official warning reads: "The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.
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