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Martindale/Drummond Test Lamp MTL10/15/20/20B Mk3 recalled over an electric shock risk
Product Recall for Martindale/Drummond Test Lamp MTL10/15/20/20B Mk3 presenting a risk of electric shock.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
Various models of the Martindale / Drummond MTL10 / 15 / 20 / 20B Mk3.
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- The affected products were sold from 2023 onwards. Please refer to Annex A on page 2 of the PDF for full details on the affected products.
Martindale/Drummond Test Lamp MTL10/15/20/20B Mk3 (2)
- Item or listing code
- MTL10 S
- MTL15 S
- MTL20 S
- MTL20B S
What to do now
An electrical fault in the design or build of Martindale/Drummond Test Lamp MTL10/15/20/20B Mk3 means it could shock the person using it.
- Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly.
- Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
- Contact Martindale/Drummond or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- burns where the current entered or left the body
- tingling, numbness or muscle pain
Get help urgently
- anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2410-0004). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Martindale/Drummond Test Lamp MTL10/15/20/20B Mk3 presenting a risk of electric shock.
The risk
The affected models present a risk of electric shock because of an intermittent indication fault.
The intermittent fault could have serious safety implications if the product is used to prove circuits are dead, and lead to electric shocks.
This product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the unit if the serial number falls within the affected range. Units with S/No 321xxxxxxx and higher are not subject to recall. Contact Martindale Electric support for advice on 01923 441717.
For more information on the recall please see further details here: https://www.tester.co.uk/blog/electrical/product-recall-martindale-drummond-mtl10-15-20-20b-mk3/
Additional information
PSD number: 2410-0004
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Various models of the Martindale / Drummond MTL10 / 15 / 20 / 20B Mk3.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Martindale/Drummond Test Lamp MTL10/15/20/20B Mk3 been recalled?
An electrical fault in the design or build of Martindale/Drummond Test Lamp MTL10/15/20/20B Mk3 means it could shock the person using it. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the item or listing code and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly. Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
