Multiple investigations by the charity Electrical Safety First have shown that fake, sub-standard, and dangerous electrical goods, are readily available through online marketplaces, such as Amazon, eBay, and Wish.
Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson is urging people to stay vigilant to substandard and fake goods if shopping online this Christmas .
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Surveys by the Child Accident Prevention Trust show that almost three-quarters of parents wrongly believe that any product aimed at children under five has to be fully tested and certified safe by an independent body before it can be sold online.
“People wrongly assume that there are safety standards in place but online shopping does not carry the same consumer protections. It is easy for third party sellers to sell counterfeit and unsafe goods on established online platforms.
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