Christmas tree lights bought online could pose fire hazard

Which? tested 13 products sold by third-party sellers – with only one passing all tests

Consumers are being told of the dangers of buying “cheap and cheerful” Christmas tree lights through online marketplaces, after a new investigation revealed that nearly half those it tested could cause a fire or electric shock.

Consumer group Which? carried out a series of tests according to the electrical safety standard, which products must pass to be sold in the UK, on 13 products bought from third-party sellers across four online marketplaces, and two from high street retailers.

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