More est: one in four defective electrical products (cross-border guide)
One in four electrical products was found to be defective during inspections by the Federal Inspectorate of High Current Installations (ESTI).
Context
In a nutshell
- One in four electrical products was found to be defective.
- The checks were carried out by the Federal Inspectorate of High Current Systems (esti).
- 1001 electrical products were checked.
Key facts
- What: One in four electrical products is defective.
- When: in 2025.
- Where: in Switzerland.
- Who: the Federal Inspectorate of High Current Systems (ESTI).
- Amount: 1001 electrical products have been checked.
28% of the products checked had defects. Of these, 172 products have defects affecting electrical safety.
ESTI issued 65 sales bans and ordered recalls of 23 defective products. These included power banks, cordless vacuum cleaners, and air fryers.
The ESTI warns against products purchased on foreign online platforms, especially when prices are unusually low.
In particular, the ESTI recommends that you buy electrical products from reliable sellers and pay attention to the presence of a reachable contact address and clear instructions.
Lead
The Federal Inspectorate of High Current Installations (esti) found that one in four electrical products was found to be defective during inspections carried out in 2025. Of the products checked, 1001, 28% had defects. Of these, 172 products have defects affecting electrical safety. This issued 65 sales bans and ordered
Operational details
Implications
The purchase of defective electrical products can have serious consequences for the safety and health of consumers.
The ESTI recommends that you buy electrical products from reputable sellers and pay attention to the presence of a reachable contact address and clear instructions.
Scenarios
- If you have purchased an electrical product on a foreign online platform, check if the product is present in the list of defective products of the Esti.
- If you purchased an electrical product from an unreliable seller, check to see if the product complies with electrical safety regulations.
- If you have any doubts about the safety of an electrical product, please do not hesitate to contact the esti or a qualified professional.
Comparison
Prior to the change described in the source, consumers did not have clear information about the characteristics of electrical products.
After the change, consumers have more information about the safety and quality of electrical products.
Action
If you have purchased an electrical product on a foreign online platform, check if the product is present in the list of defective products of the esti.
If you have purchased an electrical product from an unreliable seller, check to see if the product complies with electrical safety regulations.
If you have any doubts about the safety of an electrical product, please do not hesitate to contact its or a qualified professional.
FAQ
- What are the consequences
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Key points
Action
If you have purchased an electrical product on a foreign online platform, check if the product is present in the list of defective products of the esti.
If you have purchased an electrical product from an unreliable seller, check to see if the product complies with electrical safety regulations.
If you have any doubts about the safety of an electrical product, please do not hesitate to contact its or a qualified professional.
CTA
For more information on defective electrical products, please visit the esti website.
FAQ
- What are the consequences of buying a defective electrical product?
The purchase of a defective electrical product can have serious consequences for the safety and health of consumers.
- How can I check if an electrical product is defective?
This document provides a list of defective products.
- What are the most common electrical products that have defects?
1001 electrical products were checked, including installation materials, household appliances and office equipment, lighting fixtures and chargers.
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Source: swissinfo.ch
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the consequences of buying a defective electrical product?
- The purchase of a defective electrical product can have serious consequences for the safety and health of consumers.
- How can I check if an electrical product is defective?
- This document provides a list of defective products.
- What are the most common electrical products that have defects?
- 1001 electrical products were checked, including installation materials, household appliances and office equipment, lighting fixtures and chargers.