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Socket Outlet Burnt Terminal
Date of Incident: 11 September 2019
Description:
The 20amp socket outlet supplying electricity to a commercial barista coffee machine was found to have a severely damaged phase terminal. This terminal was heat damaged due to a loose connection in the plug. The damage was discovered by an electrician checking the machine prior to relocation.
Had this damage not been discovered, there was the risk of fire occurring or the creation of an electrical shock hazard. The socket outlet was correctly rated for the current draw of the coffee machine.
Original Safety Alert
