Shoppers warned about dodgy counterfeit goods that could kill

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BEWARE of cheap, counterfeit consoles and other electrical goods flooding in from the Far East – they could kill.

Consumer group Which? issued the warning after investigating fake items on the market.

They found dodgy wiring on bogus Nintendo Wiis could electrocute a child, while fake iPhones, laptops and Nintendo DSi handhelds were at risk of overheating.

Worryingly, sellers are even using reputable websites like Amazon and eBay to offload duff must-have gadgets and designer items.

Which? executive director Richard Lloyd warned: “Don’t be tempted to buy fake goods this Christmas. Some of the products we tested weren’t just poor quality, they were dangerous.”

Trading Standards Institute chief exec Ron Gainsford added: “Toys, jewellery, alcohol and cigarettes might look the part, too, but could be toxic.”

Yesterday, Amazon and eBay said they were working closely with big brands and trading standards to stamp out fakes on their sites, and would ban anyone found selling them.

via mirror uk