The simple answer is yes, they do matter! Electrical safety in the home or workplace is essential and regardless of the size or usage, electrical items can cause injury, electrical shock or worse. However, many people still believe that it’s OK to use electrical items which aren’t up to the job and don’t meet the minimum UK safety standards.
Regardless of whether we’re talking about a washing machine or a phone charger, either has the potential to cause a house fire or significant injury. This why product recalls can be so important and although the number of product recalls are actually fairly low, the number of recalled products which are returned by consumers is also very low. This means that there are potentially unsafe electrical items being used in households across the UK.
So how do you find out if the electrical items in your home are safe to use? The electrical safety charity, Electrical Safety First has a very useful list of electrical items which have been recalled since 2007. Checking their list against the electrical items in your home is a very sensible precaution to take.
Alongside checking for products recalls, the best way to protect yourself from sub-standard electrical items is to only buy from reputable retailers. Never, ever buy second hand electrical items and remember if the price looks too good to be true, then it probably is!
Here at Dalec our services are available to homeowners and business customers throughout Leeds. If you are concerned about any aspect of electrical safety, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for advice.
