Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".
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"What looks like a bargain could come at a much higher cost."
— Giuseppe Capanna , Activist
"Shopping in the UK is currently far too dangerous."
— Giuseppe Capanna , Activist
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Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".
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