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 Fir

Thousands may have already have been sold to travellers10:34, 29 Jul 2026Updated 10:37, 29 Jul 2026Holidaymakers have been urged to double check their travel adaptors after a safety investigation uncovered "highly dangerous" products being sold on some of the UK's biggest online shopping sites.‌Consumer charity Electri

A new investigation has raised 'serious risk' concerns06:04, 29 Jul 2026“Highly dangerous” travel adaptors have been found for sale to UK consumers on major online marketplaces, a charity has warned. All 14 devices bought by Electrical Safety First from Ali Express, eBay, Amazon Marketplace and TikTok Shop failed basic

‘Highly dangerous’ travel adaptors found for sale to UK consumers  ITVX

More than 10,000 of the unsafe adaptors may have already been sold to UK shoppers

All 14 devices bought by Electrical Safety First from Ali Express, eBay, Amazon Marketplace and TikTok Shop failed basic safety tests.

All 14 devices bought by Electrical Safety First from Ali Express, eBay, Amazon Marketplace and TikTok Shop failed basic safety tests.

Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".