Socket caught on fire - urgent help/advice needed from tenant

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i don't know about in england but in northern ireland it is legal requirement to have an EICR carried out and a certificate produced before any property can be rented so whenever you moved in there should be a certificate from then. i only know the because i test rented homes a lot of the time

Since when has that been a legal requirement in Northern Ireland?

 

[Robin Leitch]

Thanks everyone, you have made me feel more comfortable this evening with the fact that it seems to be a faulty appliance as opposed to a bigger issue with wiring, again really appreciated. I have added some more images of the plug and casing etc..

 

[KEV 1 N]

Yes....definatly plug is the cause, If the dryer was using too much current it would simply blow the fuse. I dare say a new plug could be refitted, but if it's not that old and under guarantee then contact the manufacturer.

 

[Robin Leitch]

Thank you !!

 

[westward10]

Little known fact that not all 13A moulded plugs are rated at 13A and I can't see the rating on that one. Check a few on your computers, tv and stuff as some are marked at less than 13A.

 

[marconi]

White Knight safety notice and helpline:

White Knight Tumble Dryer Fire Risk. Important safety notice - White goods help and advice for UK - https://www.whitegoodshelp.co.uk/white-knight-tumble-dryer-fire-risk-important-safety-notice/

White Knight - https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/product-recalls/brands/white-knight/

 

[The Ghost]

Condenser Tumble Dryers - https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/product-recalls/2012/10/condenser-tumble-dryers/

 

[The Ghost]

Mhmm great minds think alike eh?

 

[Robin Leitch]

Thanks guys for all your help with this!

 

[Toneyz]

Thank you, the socket has been cracked for a few years however it is a moulded plug also....

Did you report this to the landlord ?.