Counterfeit electrical goods make up 40-80% of the South African and broader African markets, posing serious risks – including fires, shocks, and even fatalities – due to poor-quality materials and lack of safety compliance.  

While cheaper, these products ultimately cost more in the long run through property damage, injuries, and replacements. The difference between life and death can hinge on a plug. 

Dr Andrew Dickson from CBi-electric: low voltage, warns about the hidden dangers of counterfeit electrical goods across Africa in a new white paper titled “Pulling the Plug on Counterfeit Electrical Goods in Africa” which also provides additional insights and practical guidance on identifying and avoiding these hazardous products.