Beware non approved electrical appliances,,, as as our resident experts ALWAYS tell us,, thanks guys.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-27/knock-off-usb-charger-to-blame-for-womans-death/5555138

Hi,

Yes shocking and un-necessary. Just a few bucks saved. Aren't we all guilty of doing that ?

Note that if there was an earth leakage device fitted to the house wiring, that probably would have saved her.   

Jaahn