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> USB power adapter I can buy

Until your house burn downs or it destroys your phone. Minimum enforced standards are a good thing because the vast majority of consumers are not capable of evaluating the safety and compatibility of devices.

You can't just trust the seller or people you know about a power supply (in this example) being safe.




Amazon does not enforce electrical standards, nor does any store anywhere in the world. Where do you guys come from making these extremist arguments? Just.... wow.




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