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Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for

Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
BBC Technology Tuesday 28 July 2026, 23:00 UTC 1 min read
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Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".

Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".
Brits (ORG) Electrical Safety First (ORG)
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