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Illegal and potentially unsafe ‘energy-saving’ plugs widely available online in UK, report finds

Which? calls for ‘tough new laws’ to make selling platforms responsible for ensuring safety of their electronic products

Illegal and potentially dangerous plug-in “energy-saving” devices are still widely available for sale to UK shoppers on online marketplaces, according to an investigation.

These so-called “energy-saving plugs” or “eco plugs” – which in some cases cost little more than £5 – can seem appealing to consumers struggling with higher energy bills or who are looking to improve their green credentials, the consumer body Which? said. But it found that several of those it tested failed basic electrical safety standards.

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