Not all household appliances are suitable for multiple sockets. Read on to find out what you need to watch out for.

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The recall said the power cord might not sit securely and could become loose from the treadmill’s power socket during use, ...

Explore 10 interesting features of British plugs in this video, including: 00:00 #10 Longer Ground for Safety 01:45 #9 Those Clever 9mm 02:31 #8 Cord Orientation 03:04 #7 Intentional Order of ...

Brits have received safety guidance on extension leads. Experts have urged households to "do not ever" make one particular mistake that could heighten the risk of fire. With plummeting temperatures ...

Home electrical sockets pose serious risks like shocks and fires due to common oversights. Counterfeit chargers, frayed wires, wet appliances, overloaded sockets, broken covers, and foreign objects ...

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Cables snake under sofas, sockets hide behind skirting, and rental rules loom. A quiet hardware shift is tidying everyday life. Across older flats, rented homes and improvised home offices, the hunt ...