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MK Electric MK Essentials Electrical Three Pin Sockets with Switches — burns risk

UK OPSSHigh riskBurnsDec 9, 2024
Photo from the official notice: MK Electric MK Essentials Electrical Three Pin Sockets with Switches — burns risk
Photo from the official notice: MK Electric MK Essentials Electrical Three Pin Sockets with Switches — burns risk
Photo from the official notice: MK Electric MK Essentials Electrical Three Pin Sockets with Switches — burns risk
Photo from the official notice: MK Electric MK Essentials Electrical Three Pin Sockets with Switches — burns risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a risk of minor burns as it has been identified that when the switch on the socket is being switched on or switched off, whilst it is under load, there is a possibility for an arc flash to occur. The affected sockets do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994

Remedy

The products have been withdrawn from the market.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Various models of white 3-pin wall sockets with switches.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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