Warning issued to Brits going abroad over 'highly dangerous' travel adaptors

Shoppers are being urged to buy from 'reputable retailers'15:11, 29 Jul 2026A warning has been issued to Brits going abroad this summer after a number of 'highly dangerous' travel adaptors were found for sale on major online marketplaces, including eBay, Amazon Marketplace and TikTok Shop.‌Charity Electrical Safety First is urging Brits to make sure they buy travel adaptors from reputable retailers before going on holiday this year, after 14 devices being sold to UK consumer from Ali Express, eBay, Amazon Marketplace and TikTok Shop were found to fail basic safety tests. The charity has suggested these travel adaptors could be 'highly dangerous', with the worst offenders posing a risk of serious electric shock or even electrocution.‌Electrical Safety First said information available on the