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

[Robin Leitch]

Wow thank you all for so much advice it is extremely appreciated!

 

[Robin Leitch]

from what i can gather, it had been getting warm hence why my landlord had been made aware of the socket, yesterday my wife smelt almost a fishy burning smell and then bright blue flash which caused her to pull the plug out

 

[bigspark17]

Sounds like an appliance fault.. out of interest was there an rcd protecting the socket outlet? Pic of the consumer unit would be good to see

 

[KEV 1 N]

I've seen this often with cheap quality sockets and tumble dryers but usually the burning is around the plug pin holes.....I've not seen one where shape of the fuse holder is burnt onto the socket.
I think it's been a defective moulded plug in this instance.

 

[westward10]

Sounds like an appliance fault.. out of interest was there an rcd protecting the socket outlet? Pic of the consumer unit would be good to see

It's probably shrouded in smoke.

 

[123]

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.----------------------------/product-recalls/brands/white-knight/

 

[The Ghost]

Condenser Tumble Dryers - https://www.----------------------------/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 ?.