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Experts issue warning over scam ‘energy-saving devices’ which could cause fires and electric shock
One headline uses more sensational language like "dangerous" and "EXPLODE" to warn about scam devices, while another reports the warning more factually.
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As of September 30, 2026 at 11:01 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happenedProducts claiming to lower energy costs have failed standard safety testing, new investigation reveals.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Experts issue warning over scam ‘energy-saving devices’ which could cause fires and elect...". The right frames it as "Warning over dangerous ‘energy-saving’ devices sold in UK that can EXPLODE and cause fire...".
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Left / center-leftExperts issue warning over scam ‘energy-saving devices’ which could cause fires and electric shock
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Right / center-rightWarning over dangerous ‘energy-saving’ devices sold in UK that can EXPLODE and cause fire or electric shocks
Warning over dangerous ‘energy-saving’ devices sold in UK that can EXPLODE and cause fire or electric shocks
dangerousEXPLODE
SCAM "energy-saving" devices sold in the UK could explode and cause fire or electric shocks, households are being warned. Safety campaigners at Electrical Safety First found that all 13 dev...
