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Trade Fittings Direct 13amp & 3amp 3 pin plugs — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2025-02-18

Hazard: Fire and Electrocution

Trade Fittings Direct 3 pin plugs pose fire and electrocution hazards

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-02-18
Importer	Trade Fittings Direct Limited
Model identifiers	Other identifiers (embossed writing on underside of plug): “BS1363/A”, “13 AMP 250V A.C” and “PC-8802”.
Category	Adaptors, Plugs and Sockets
Hazard	Fire and Electrocution
Hazard description	The plugs present a serious risk of fire as it has been identified that they can overheat and melt, due to a fault with the plug’s fuse. As a result of the overheating, the plug may spark and catch fire, causing damage to the socket and surrounding areas. Removing the damaged plug from the socket may also pose a risk of electrocution or electric shock.
Non-compliance	Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994
Remedy	The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users. All installers have been informed of the recall and will be in contact with affected consumers to check the plugs. If you have a plug product covered by this announcement installed in your home and attached to a single oven, you must stop using the oven immediately. If your plug is accessible, please check visually to see whether you have either of these affected plugs fitted to your appliances. Do not touch the plug without first switching off the power to the socket. If your plug is not accessible, please contact …
Recall number	2501-0131
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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