Amsterdam - The Dutch Authority for the safety of food and consumer products (VWA) on Tuesday said between 20 and 50 per cent of Asian electronics on sale for low prices in the Netherlands are unsafe.
The VWA made its statements in the Dutch daily Algemeen Daglblad.
The watchdog for consumer safety said also toys often do not meet minimum safety standards.
Last year, the VWA investigated more than 380 shiploads of electronic equipment, electronic wiring and toys, mostly made in China.
Between 20 and 50 per cent of the products did not meet minimum safety requirements.
The VWA said the quality of electronic equipment is often so poor that the chances of being electrocuted are real. (dpa)