Cameras, chargers & Co .: "Inferior, dangerous" - network agency warns of bargain deals before Christmas

The Federal Network Agency has warned against dangerous online purchases in the run-up to Christmas.

Bonn - “At first glance, many electrical products are very inexpensive bargains.

In reality, however, these are inferior products that cause radio interference, do not maintain the promised quality or can endanger people's health, for example through electric shocks, ”warned the supervisory authority on Wednesday.

This can currently be observed conspicuously often with USB battery chargers and action cameras.

In recent weeks, however, the Federal Network Agency has also increasingly found LED products - not least Christmas lights - that do not meet the legal requirements.

The network agency announced that the spectrum of affected products ranged from simple LED light sources, through LED built-in and ceiling lights to outdoor lighting (LED floodlights).

"Online retailers are still finding ways to circumvent European regulations," complained the President of the Federal Network Agency, Jochen Homann.

He recommended taking a closer look at product deals in online retail.

"Certain products can endanger health and safety."

A warning sign is when the price is no longer plausible compared to competitors.