Safety agencies are warning not to buy electrical appliances, such as extension leads or multiplug adapters online if the retailer does not have a contactable Swiss address.
The Federal Inspectorate of Heavy Current Installations says it regularly checks items on sale and 11% are found to be defective.
They could cause shocks or fires.
It banned 117 items last year.
Consumers should also be careful of buying rechargeable batteries or chargers online.
25% risk poverty
Despite Switzerland being a wealthy country, figures from the Federal Statistics Office shows that as much as 25% of the people are at risk of poverty.
Basel annoyed at Zurich for not providing police for Eurovision
Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest which will be held in Basel in May, the canton is appealing for police reinforcements from other cantons.
No phone number yet for domestic abuse
Domestic violence campaigners are furious at the Federal Office of Communications.
SNB buys foreign currencies again
The Swiss National Bank has been on a foreign currency buying spree.
CERN to raise money with hamster toys
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Switzerland should fight for US academics
Switzerland should follow other European countries and offer incentives to American academics who feel bullied in the United States to come and continue their research here.
