United Kingdom2-Gang Universal Wall Socket — a matt gray 2-gang wall socket supplied in boxes of 100 bearing the words “Switch And Socket” and labelled “2 Gang 2 Way Switch” with colour described as “skin-feeling gray” — is affected. It was recalled because it is not sufficiently earthed, accessible metal parts could become live, it has inadequate internal construction (wires soldered directly to live and neutral) which may cause overheating and fire, and the plug face does not meet BS 1363 dimensions. The product has been destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for 2-Gang Universal Wall Socket presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Sockets/Receptacles/Outlets
Product Identifiers: No identifiers available
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: 2-gang wall socket in matt gray, supplied in a box of 100 with the words Switch And Socket on the packaging. The label identifies the product as a “2 Gang 2 Way Switch” and describes the colour as “skin-feeling gray.”
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2604-0061
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is not sufficiently earthed. In the event of a fault, accessible metal parts could become live and shock the user. It also presents a risk of fire because it has inadequate internal construction, including wires soldered directly to live and neutral connections. Over time, this may lead to the product overheating and catching fire. The plug face also does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363, which means plugs may not make a secure connection with the socket. Improvements are also required to product documentation and labelling.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The product has been destroyed.
The official notice
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