HOUSEHOLDS looking to cut their energy bills are being warned not to buy “dangerous heaters” that could cause fires. The products claim to save energy, but some were found to pose a …
"Consumers are handing over their hard-earned cash and in exchange receiving a product that puts their safety at risk.The charity has also shared its findings with the Advertising Standards Authority over concerns about the products’ energy saving claims and with the Office for Product Safety and Standards.Electrical Safety First said it contacted Instaheat and Heatpal, but they did not reply to the request to comment.
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