Heaters that ‘could explode, cause shock or start fires’ sold on TikTok and Temu
Electric heaters that could explode, cause electric shocks or start house fires are being sold on TikTok and Temu and promoted by influencers with millions of social media followers, consumer group Which? has warned.
The watchdog bought and tested eight electric heaters costing as little as £7.20 from TikTok Shop and Temu, finding that six were electrically unsafe.
Testing found that the £7.20 XH-1201 1200W portable electric heater bought from TikTok was a fire hazard while also posing an explosion threat, and could also cause electric shocks.
Which? found 16 sellers listing the heater on TikTok, quoting
