1. B & Q, 2. Wilkinson, 3. Homebase, 4. Masterplug fuse wire 5, 15 &30 amp — burns & fire risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
Incorrect material was used to produce the 5A fuse wire. It should be made of tin-coated copper, however, due to a mix up in the factory, stainless steel wire was used instead. Stainless steel has a different electrical resistance to copper and at normal working current (approximately 2.5A) the fuse wire will glow red hot.
Product description
5A, 15A & 30A fuse wire.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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