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Belfast Telegraph
06-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
TikTok Shop deals can look very enticing but may be too good to be true, warn experts
You pause. It seems a bit strange. As the old saying goes, if something looks too good to be true, it probably is. TikTok, now one of the biggest social media platforms in the world, has turned into something resembling a modern-day QVC. Accidentally click on one ad and, like magic, you're served dozens more videos of the same product. With the introduction of TikTok Shop, the app's popularity has skyrocketed thanks to the promise of affordability and accessibility — but this doesn't come without risks. A recent study by market research company GWI revealed that 58% of TikTok users now shop directly through the app, putting a huge number of people at risk of scams. Fraudulent third-party sellers have increasingly been attracted to the platform's marketplace, and younger users are especially vulnerable. With TikTok's largest demographic being those aged 10–19, concerns are growing about their ability to identify potential scams. TikTok Shop is filled with products advertised at shockingly low prices, many of which could be too good to be true. Online casino 1000 Mines recently identified five key ways shoppers can avoid being ripped off. They advise sticking to verified sellers, being wary of 'too good to be true' ads, understanding TikTok's protections and payment options, avoiding high-risk products, and researching prices while trusting your instincts. While TikTok claims to vet sellers and offers some buyer protections, the platform ultimately does not take responsibility for individual sales, leaving shoppers largely on their own. A recent recall of the Jia Le Xin 3 Socket USB Hub sold on TikTok due to a serious risk of electric shock highlights the potential dangers of purchasing certain products through the platform. Speaking on the risks of TikTok Shop, a spokesperson from 1000 Mines said: 'TikTok is a very user-friendly platform, to the point where it is relatively easy for anyone to pose as a seller and scam people. TikTok does have protections and regulations in place, but it's still possible for fraudulent sellers to slip through the cracks 'Staying vigilant and conducting thorough research are the most important things users can do when making a purchase on TikTok Shop. These can be easy traps to fall into, so be as certain as possible that you know where your money is going and what product you will be receiving.' Ultimately, if a deal on TikTok Shop feels too good to be true, it probably is.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Urgent TikTok shop recall of hugely popular gadget that ELECTROCUTES users – check your tech now
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN URGENT recall has been issued for a popular gadget sold on TikTok over concerns it electrocutes users. The recall notice states owners of the product should return the item due to an error with its plug. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The Jia Le Xin 3 Socket USB Hub sold through TikTok has been urgently recalled due to an electric shock risk Credit: The Jia Le Xin 3 Socket USB Hub has a "serious risk" of giving users an electric shock as it has a "noncompliant plug", according to the recall notice filed with the Office for Product Safety and Standards. Sold on TikTok, the bottom two pins on the item's plug are less than 9.55mm away from its edge, which is "less than the minimum permissible distance". This means that if users plug in the device without the pins fully entering the socket, they could be at risk of an electric shock if they try to remove the plug by using their fingers close to the base of the pins. The notice explained that since the product did not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994, it had been recalled. TikTok has said it has also removed the listing of the product from its online marketplace. The specific product affected has a barcode of 6952640500010, product number F001U, and was made in China. It is described as a Black USB hub with space for three sockets. The recall notice states: "The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it is supplied with a noncompliant plug. "The bottom two pins are less than 9.5mm from the periphery of the plug, less than the minimum permissible distance. "If the user plugs in the device without the pins fully entering the socket, and they then try to remove the plug by placing their fingers close to the base of the pins, they may receive an electric shock." 'Fecal contaminated' butter recalled with millions of shoppers urged to check label – it was sold at Walmart The notice added: "The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994." This comes as an investigation found popular money gadgets were still being sold online despite them being subject to multiple government recalls. So-called energy saving eco plugs have appealed to Brits desperate to keep spiralling bills down. These scam plugs claim to save households money on their electricity by "stabilising" voltage and "balancing" electric current to "optimise" the performance of household appliances. However, Which? tested eight such devices bought from AliExpress, Amazon, eBay, Shein, Temu and TikTok Shop and found they failed basic electrical safety standards, meaning they are illegal and potentially dangerous. The consumer watchdog said the platforms all removed the listings it reported to them, but many identical-looking devices were still available to buy weeks later. Popular hair brush is urgently recalled in UK over 'high risk of electric shock' – as shoppers warned 'stop using NOW' AN URGENT recall has been issued over a popular hair brush that poses a "high risk of electric shock Shoppers have been warned to "stop using this product immediately" and to "safely dispose of it." The TP-5+1 Hot Air Styler sold via Wowcher is being urgently recalled over electric shock risks. It happens to be supplied with a three-pin "clover" style unfused plug. Unfused plugs pose a fire risk in the UK due to their dimensions. This means its possible for users to touch the live pin when plugging in or unplugging it from the socket. For this reason, the product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994. Shoppers have been advised to stop using the product immediately and dispose of it. In 2022, researchers tested near-identical devices from Amazon and eBay twice and reported them to the platforms, which then delisted them. The Office for Product Safety and Standards officially recalled four similar devices on AliExpress, eBay and Wish the same year, citing a "serious risk of fire and electric shock". One device Which? said was available on AliExpress claimed to "reduce" line loss and "improve" power factor, with around 260 buyers. Another sold via eBay by a third party seller claimed to use 'a capacitor system to store electrical energy, allowing it to be released more smoothly'. The one sold on Shein was branded as a 'Magic Electricity-Saving Box'. Experts at Which? found that the items they tested had poor quality soldering, contained too much lead - which is tightly regulated due to potential health side effects - and had unmarked non-standard capacitors indicating they were not manufactured in the UK and therefore potentially unsafe.
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Urgent TikTok shop recall of hugely popular gadget that ELECTROCUTES users – check your tech now
AN URGENT recall has been issued for a popular gadget sold on TikTok over concerns it electrocutes users. The recall notice states owners of the product should return the item due to an error with its plug. 2 The Jia Le Xin 3 Socket USB Hub sold through TikTok has been urgently recalled due to an electric shock risk Credit: The Jia Le Xin 3 Socket USB Hub has a "serious risk" of giving users an electric shock as it has a "noncompliant plug", according to the recall the Office for Product Safety and Standards. Sold on TikTok, the bottom two pins on the item's plug are less than 9.55mm away from its edge, which is "less than the minimum permissible distance". This means that if users plug in the device without the pins fully entering the socket, they could be at The notice explained that since the product did not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994, it had been recalled. Read More on Tech News TikTok has said it has also removed the listing of the product from its online marketplace. The specific product affected has a barcode of 6952640500010, product number F001U, and was made in China. It is described as a Black USB hub with space for three sockets. The recall notice states: "The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it is supplied with a noncompliant plug. Most read in Tech "The bottom two pins are less than 9.5mm from the periphery of the plug, less than the minimum permissible distance. "If the user plugs in the device without the pins fully entering the socket, and they then try to remove the plug by placing their fingers close to the base of the pins, they may receive an electric shock." 'Fecal contaminated' butter recalled with millions of shoppers urged to check label – it was sold at Walmart The notice added: "The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994." This comes as an investigation found popular money gadgets were So-called energy saving eco plugs have appealed to Brits desperate to keep spiralling bills down. These scam plugs claim to save households money on their electricity by "stabilising" voltage and "balancing" electric current to "optimise" the performance of household appliances. However, Which? tested eight such devices bought from AliExpress, Amazon, eBay, Shein, Temu and TikTok Shop and found they failed basic electrical safety standards, meaning they are illegal and potentially dangerous. The consumer watchdog said the platforms all removed the listings it reported to them, but many identical-looking devices were still available to buy weeks later. Popular hair brush is urgently recalled in UK over 'high risk of electric shock' – as shoppers warned 'stop using NOW' AN URGENT recall has been issued over a popular hair brush that poses a "high risk of electric shock Shoppers have been warned to "safely dispose of it." The TP-5+1 Hot Air Styler sold via Wowcher is being It happens to be supplied with a three-pin "clover" style unfused plug. Unfused plugs pose a fire risk in the UK due to their dimensions. This means its possible for users to touch the live pin when plugging in or unplugging it from the socket. For this reason, the product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994. Shoppers have been advised to In 2022, researchers tested near-identical devices from Amazon and eBay twice and reported them to the platforms, which then delisted them. The Office for Product Safety and Standards officially recalled four similar devices on AliExpress, eBay and Wish the same year, citing a "serious risk of fire and electric shock". One device Which? said was available on AliExpress claimed to "reduce" line loss and "improve" power factor, with around 260 buyers. Another sold via eBay by a third party seller claimed to use 'a capacitor system to store electrical energy, allowing it to be released more smoothly'. The one sold on Shein was branded as a 'Magic Electricity-Saving Box'. Experts at Which? found that the items they tested had poor quality soldering, contained too much lead - which is tightly regulated due to potential health side effects - and had unmarked non-standard capacitors indicating they were not manufactured in the UK and therefore potentially unsafe. 2 TikTok has removed the potentially hazardous USB and socket hub product from its shop Credit: AFP
