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MK Electric MK Essentials Electrical Three Pin Sockets with Switches safety warning over a burns risk
Product Safety Report for MK Electric MK Essentials Electrical Three Pin Sockets with Switches presenting a risk of burns.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
62 identifiers listed for this notice.
Various models of white 3-pin wall sockets with switches.
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- 2018 to 3rd July 2024
MK Electric MK Essentials Electrical Three Pin Sockets with Switches (2)
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What to do now
The hazard with MK Electric MK Essentials Electrical Three Pin Sockets with Switches is heat: surfaces, steam or contents could burn the user.
- Stop using it and let it cool fully before you handle it.
- Put it where children cannot get to it.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Burns from appliances and heating products are common, and children are the most likely to be hurt.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- for a burn: cool it under cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes and cover it loosely with cling film
Get help urgently
- large or deep burns, burns on the face, hands or genitals, or any burn on a child — go to A&E or call 999
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.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2411-0130). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for MK Electric MK Essentials Electrical Three Pin Sockets with Switches presenting a risk of burns.
The risk
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
Action taken
The products have been withdrawn from the market.
Advice to consumers
The products have been withdrawn from the market.
Additional information
PSD number: 2411-0130
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Various models of white 3-pin wall sockets with switches.
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Questions
Why has MK Electric MK Essentials Electrical Three Pin Sockets with Switches been reported?
The hazard with MK Electric MK Essentials Electrical Three Pin Sockets with Switches is heat: surfaces, steam or contents could burn the user. Burns from appliances and heating products are common, and children are the most likely to be hurt.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode, model 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?
Stop using it and let it cool fully before you handle it. Put it where children cannot get to it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
