B&Q have today issues a URGENT PLUG RECALL NOTICE,  They are recalling two of there remote control on/off plug sets due to a potential fire risk.

Theses plugs were on sale from November 2014 to October 2017. A small amount of these plugs have shown excessive amounts of heat build up, which in turn can lead to anything connected potentially catching fire.

The two products that have been recalled are:

REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF SET TWIN SET
Product barcode number: 5052931395033

REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF SET TRIPLE SET
Product barcode number: 4895130705675 

There is a potential fire risk so if you, or someone you know, has bought one of these products, stop using it and take the below steps immediately:

*Switch it off at the wall

*Remove the plug

*Return it to your local B&Q store where we will fully refund you and answer any further questions you may have 

Please do check your plugs and keep fire safe.