Shocking find: Police zap unsafe electronics sold at bargain prices

[snoop1130]

 

The Thai authorities successfully seized a large number of unsafe electronics, including substandard power banks and adapters, which were being sold at suspiciously low prices both in physical stores and online.

 

This crackdown took place yesterday, with authorities aiming to prevent potential explosions and fires often associated with these unsafe products.

 

Head of the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), Police Major General Wichaya Sriprasert ordered the operation to target five locations across Bangkok, Pathum Thani, and Nonthaburi, including the Bang Kapi, Bang Sue, and Bang Khun Thian districts.

 

During these searches, the police discovered and confiscated 1,333 units of portable battery packs (power banks) and 17,039 units of mobile phone and tablet adapters.

 

The total value of these seized items exceeded 2 million baht. It was noted that these products lacked the necessary Thai Industrial Standards (TIS) certification, making them illegal for sale.

 

Wichaya stated that due to their poor build quality, power banks and charging adapters lacking proper certifications had frequented news for causing fires and explosions during charging. But despite the risks, unsafe electronics continue to be sold widely, both in traditional stores and on various online platforms, mainly due to their alluring prices.

 

To tackle this issue comprehensively, the authorities have not only targeted the warehouses where these products are stored but have also focused on the distribution channels.

 

The confiscated items were handed over to the CPPD’s investigation officers, who are now working to track down the owners and hold them accountable.

 

The suspects will face charges under the law governing industrial products, which mandates compliance with set standards. Conviction could result in up to two years in prison, a fine of up to 2 million baht, or both.

 

The investigation revealed that most of the unregulated power banks and adapters were sold online at suspiciously low prices.

 

Sellers falsely claimed that their products met the required standards to avoid detection and arrest. This deceptive practice has put countless consumers at risk.

 

This operation highlights the ongoing challenge of regulating and ensuring the safety of electronic products in the market. As consumers increasingly turn to online shopping, the risk of encountering unregulated and potentially dangerous goods has escalated, reported Khaosod.

 

The Thai authorities are urging consumers to be vigilant and purchase electronic products only from reputable sources that can guarantee compliance with safety standards.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Image courtesy of Khaosod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-05-28

 

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[anterian]

M,y experience with some sellers on Lazada is that with technical goods they often don't seem to understand what they are selling.,

 

[stoner]

low hanging fruit tastes so yummy this time of year. 

[Geoffggi]

Dare one ask where these products originated from - China by any chance ...................LOL

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Wichaya stated that due to their poor build quality, power banks and charging adapters lacking proper certifications had frequented news for causing fires and explosions during charging. But despite the risks, unsafe electronics continue to be sold widely, both in traditional stores and on various online platforms, mainly due to their alluring prices.

Imported from China no doubt.

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, anterian said:

M,y experience with some sellers on Lazada is that with technical goods they often don't seem to understand what they are selling.,

 

They understand what they are selling by name only, they don't manufacture it.

Buy it cheaply from China, advetise it and move it on for a profit.

[rwill]

Boy what a haul.  They must have got at least .0000000000026% of them. 

[OneMoreFarang]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The total value of these seized items exceeded 2 million baht.

Please, don't use the word value. The retail price might be 2 million. The value of this crap is probably near to zero.

[OneMoreFarang]

10 hours ago, anterian said:

M,y experience with some sellers on Lazada is that with technical goods they often don't seem to understand what they are selling.,

 

Let me correct that for you.

My experience with some sellers on Lazada is that with technical goods they often don't seem to understand what they are selling.,

[BritManToo]

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Let me correct that for you.

My experience with some sellers on Lazada is that with technical goods they often don't seem to understand what they are selling.,

Many are drop shipping, they don't even know what's in the box.

[Bangkok Barry]

2 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

Dare one ask where these products originated from - China by any chance ...................LOL

 

Interesting, isn't it, how the lengthy article failed to address their origin. Funny, that. I can only guess it wasn't addressed as the origin is so obvious it wasn't worth mentioning.

[Irish star]

Imagine that crap on a  Plane

[Srikcir]

Imagine one of these devices next to you while you sleep.

[PETERTHEEATER]

7 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

Dare one ask where these products originated from - China by any chance ...................LOL

We prefer to describe the origin as "....our partner artisans in far Cathay"

[Burma Bill]

22 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

seized a large number of unsafe electronics, including substandard power banks and adapters,

 

Made in Cnina?