Electrical

Electricity is a major cause of accidental fires in UK homes. Take a look at our safety advice to reduce your risk:

Unplug electrical appliances and chargers when you’re not using them and when you go out or go to bed
Look out for signs of dangerous or loose wiring e.g. scorch marks, hot plugs and sockets, flickering lights, fuses that blow or circuit breakers that trip for no obvious reason
Keep appliances clean and in good working order e.g. regularly remove lint from tumble dryer filters
Don't overload sockets - keep to one plug per socket
Always use a charger supplied with the device or recommended by the manufacturer - using any charger other than the one intended for the battery can increase the risk of damage
Avoid placing phones or other electric devices under pillows or blankets whilst charging
Avoid overcharging your batteries
If you own an electric bike or scooter, do not try to add extra batteries to try to make it go faster - this could result in a fire

It is strongly recommends that people who own appliances that are subject to product recalls do not use them.

To find out if you have a product that is subject to recall, visit