Local Authority Trading Standards have issued a product recall of MK Electric, MK Essentials switched socket-outlet.
Date: 9th December 2024
Risk Type: Fire
Sales Period: 2018 to 3rd July 2024
Risk Description: The product presents a high risk of fire as it has been identified that when the switch on the socket is being switched on, switched off, or whilst it is under load, there is a possibility for an arc flash to occur. This could cause the socket and surrounding materials to ignite, causing a fire.
The affected sockets do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
