These chargers, which were substandard and had unfused plugs, were found on all three websites and were likely to be in violation of UK safety regulations.
Eight people have been killed and at least 190 injured by e-bike and e-scooter fires in the UK since 2020.
The National Fire Chiefs Council warned that the risk of significant fires was increasing as sales of e-bikes and scooters grew.
All three online retailers were warned by Electrical Safety First to remove the chargers last September, but they were found on sale again this month.
Amazon, eBay, and Wish.com have since removed the chargers identified.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
E-bike chargers pose fire and electric shock risk, found on sale at Amazon, eBay, and Wish.com
A recent investigation by the Guardian and the charity Electrical Safety First found that e-bike chargers posing a risk of fire and electric shock were available for purchase on Amazon, eBay, and Wish.com.
28 May 2023 · 22:55 UTC
