TikTok and Temu Remove Hazardous Heaters After Safety Warnings

Consumer watchdog Which? has revealed that electric heaters sold on TikTok and Temu pose serious fire and explosion risks, prompting the platforms to pull the products.

• Which? tested eight electric heaters from TikTok and Temu, finding most to be unsafe and not meeting UK safety standards.
• Influencers on TikTok have been promoting these hazardous heaters, raising concerns about consumer safety.
• Despite removal of the unsafe products by TikTok and Temu, similar listings have reappeared, highlighting ongoing risks.
• Which? calls for greater legal responsibility for online marketplaces to ensure the safety of products sold.
• Only one of the eight tested heaters was deemed safe for home use and legal for sale in the UK.

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