Electrical
Electricity is a major cause of accidental fires in UK homes. Take a look at our safety advice to reduce your risk:
- Unplug electrical appliances and chargers when you’re not using them and when you go out or go to bed
- Look out for signs of dangerous or loose wiring e.g. scorch marks, hot plugs and sockets, flickering lights, fuses that blow or circuit breakers that trip for no obvious reason
- Keep appliances clean and in good working order e.g. regularly remove lint from tumble dryer filters
- Don't overload sockets - keep to one plug per socket
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Always use a charger supplied with the device or recommended by the manufacturer - using any charger other than the one intended for the battery can increase the risk of damage
- Avoid placing phones or other electric devices under pillows or blankets whilst charging
- Avoid overcharging your batteries
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If you own an electric bike or scooter, do not try to add extra batteries to try to make it go faster - this could result in a fire
Product recalls
It is strongly recommends that people who own appliances that are subject to product recalls do not use them.
To find out if you have a product that is subject to recall, visit www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/product-recalls/