2024-01-12 08:59:02
Last year, chargers and batteries purchased on cheap online sales sites caused several fires in the canton of Aargau. The cantonal police warn once morest these defective electronic devices.
Cheap electronic products often do not meet the required safety standards and can cause house fires, warn the Aargau cantonal police.
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Are cheap products also good products? It seems that this is not the case: “Last year, the Aargau cantonal police recorded several cases where inexpensive items such as chargers, batteries and electrical appliances caused serious fires,” says the door -speaker Corina Winkler at “20 Minuten”.
The Chinese online store “Temu” is particularly dubious: the site is riding the wave of success in Switzerland with its unbeatable offers, claiming that one can “shop like a billionaire” there, according to the app itself , which was one of the most downloaded in our country last year.
A good deal that can put your life in danger
But on the other hand, bargains such as fast wireless chargers for less than five francs, chargers for two francs and wireless speakers for a single-digit sum can cost buyers dearly.
In a campaign on its social networks, the Aargau police explicitly warn once morest purchasing electronic devices on such cheap online platforms. Corina Winkler is unable to precisely quantify the number of fires caused by electronic devices purchased on cheap sites.
But the Aargau police emphasize that the quality of these items is doubtful and that safety is not guaranteed. Moreover, the corresponding CE certification marks are often missing or counterfeit.
Cheap to buy, but very expensive in case of fire
“Temu” stands out especially in a negative way, not least because the site “currently advertises its target group most aggressively on Tiktok and Instagram” and offers discount codes “with which goods can be acquired even cheaper or sometimes for free,” explains Corina Winkler.
Generally speaking, electronic devices should be purchased from local dealers, says the Aargau cantonal police. It is also a matter of ensuring that the security certificate actually exists. This particularly has “implications in terms of insurance in the event of fire,” explains the spokesperson.
Also in Germany, dangerous defects in technical devices have been discovered during purchase tests. A few months ago, “Temu” rejected all responsibility. The company does not act directly as a reseller, but makes its platform available to traders.
Promise of improvement
The “Temu” terms of service explicitly state: “We have no control over and do not guarantee the existence, quality, safety, suitability or legality of the products. The online store is also not responsible for the truthfulness, accuracy or legality of the information contained in the product sheets.
The Chinese digital market giant, however, is more moderate with regard to the accusations made by Aargau. “We try to offer our customers products that are not only practical, but also meet high quality and safety standards. Guaranteeing the safety and satisfaction of our customers is our top priority,” quotes “20 Minuten”.
“Temu” claims to work closely with manufacturers “to ensure that all products, especially electronic devices, meet current safety standards and regulations.” The online store promises that any item that does not meet these standards or poses a risk to public safety will be removed immediately.
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