Share
13th November 2016
05:37pm GMT
"It has been brought to our attention by the Southern Health and Social Services Trust that Socket Covers pose as a Fire Risk. "We have been asked to pass on this message to all our families to highlight the danger. Please remove these covers to prevent a fire in your home.!"The project has told parents to use a plastic cover which goes over plugs instead, rather than the traditional white sockets. David Peacock, a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology supported the claims.
"In recent years, many companies have been marketing plastic 'safety socket covers' in the misguided belief that these are an essential tool to prevent children from inserting their fingers or other objects into plug sockets. "It has now been established that plug-in covers are actually unsafe."
Explore more on these topics:
Top Story
Everyone wanted this toy for Christmas in the 1990s This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway, and we’re in the midst of shopping for our nearest and dearest. However, shopping for our little ones has proven more […]
1 day ago
Everyone wanted this toy for Christmas in the 1990s This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway, and we’re in the midst of shopping for our nearest and dearest. However, shopping for our little ones has proven more […]
Life
1 day ago
An expert has spoken out Relationships are a crucial part of humanity, but they’re notoriously tricky. From arguing over who’s turn it is to do the dishes to figuring out who’s going to do the bins, there’s lots of things that can go wrong – and that’s before we even get onto the deep stuff. […]
Life
1 day ago
This children’s tablet is one of the best sellers This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. If you’re still on the lookout for a Christmas gift for your child, then we’ve got you sorted with an offer you simply can’t refuse. All our little ones want […]
Life
1 day ago
‘I also notice a difference with the warmth of the room’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The colder, winter months often make it challenging to dry clothes quickly, so a ‘game changer’ heated airer is the perfect addition to combat the issue. This Oypla […]
Life
3 days ago
Behind on your Christmas shopping? This toy needs to be on your list The countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway, and we cannot wait to exchange gifts on the 25th. If you’ve not yet purchased any presents, then don’t worry, you still have plenty of time. One item at the top of many […]
Life
1 week ago
This instant camera is a perfect Christmas gift This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. If you’ve got pre-teens or teenagers at home and are lost about what to buy them for Christmas, then we’ve got you covered. This sweet instant camera is on sale for […]
Life
1 week ago
Most popular names for babies born in December revealed
Life
1 week ago
