Only a 'matter of time' until a fake iPhone charger causes a 'fatal fire', warns London Fire Brigade
Counterfeit Apple iPhone chargers have been causing fires, electrocutions and burns and pose a “fatal fire” risk, the London Fire Brigade has warned.
The fire service claimed that fake iPhone chargers, which retail for as little as £1, are dangerous, having already caused a number of incidents, including Tottenham house fire in February.
A study into the devices by the fire service found that fake chargers most commonly weighed less than the official Apple charger’s 40 grams. Lower quality devices were also not flame retardant, meaning they pose a significant fire risk.
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Source: The Drum
