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Diall 16A Blue Site Connector and Blue Site Socket (Male and Female) — fire & electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireElectric shockSep 15, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Diall 16A Blue Site Connector and Blue Site Socket (Male and Female) — fire & electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock because the live and neutral connection markings are reversed. This means the product could be wired incorrectly, presenting a risk of electric shock, overheating and fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users by Kingfisher International Products Limited. If you have product(s) with the batches above, disconnect the product fully from the electricity supply. Switching it off at the wall is not sufficient, the plug must be removed from the socket. If the product is permanently wired, isolate the circuit at the consumer unit. Once disconnected return the item to your nearest B&Q store for a refund. For more information, please access: https://www.diy.com/product-information/product-recall.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Electrical site connectors (male and female connectors).

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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