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pamela wrote:
I wonder if the general situation is a bit like the market for USB
mains chargers.

It's hard enough to get one of those chargers that actually
delivers the specified current rating, no matter how carefully you
shop to get the genuine article. Counterfeits seems to have a
stranglehold on the market. Which leads me to think that if the
current rating is faked then so might the safety approvals.

All this certification is only useful if fakes actually get
stopped.

Must admit to not having had a problem with a USB charger - but have heard
of plenty who have.

I now use a multiple outlet one which is part of a mains socket (came from
TLC and part of their expensive Chelsea range) so at least any fire etc
would be contained within the steel back box. ;-) Assuming the battery
doesn't explode, of course.

It does make you wonder how much money the maker saves by selling
something that doesn't deliver the current it claims. Must be tiny.

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