Campaign to get rid of plug soccket covers.

[StrandedBear]

I've seen time and again here that people don't know that they are dangerous.

It is high time that they were banned totally, I know that may seem difficult to do but the power of MN has shown itself on more than one occasion. And when it comes to the safety of children then IMO it is the upmost importance that things like this are bought to parents attention.

Plenty of information here and some really horrible videos on youtube.

I was wondering if MN could bring this to the attention of posters. Even if they are not banned, parents can make an informed decision on whether to use them or not.

Please see this new alert from the NHS requiring all NHS Trusts to withdraw socket covers from use:
www.cas.dh.gov.uk/ViewAndAcknowledgment/viewAlert.aspx?AlertID=102494

It says: "This Alert is issued to highlight how, in certain circumstances, the use of plastic 13A (13 amp) electrical socket inserts (sold as safety accessories) can overcome the safety features designed into socket outlets.13A electrical socket inserts should not be used in health or social care premises, nor supplied for use in a home or residence. Any socket inserts currently in use should be withdrawn from use and responsibly disposed of."

It appears that the NHS website has a problem with some browsers! If you have a problem, then try the following link instead: www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/news/3283-the-department-of-health-and-nhs-national-services-scotland-have-issued-an-estates-and-facilities-alert-about-electrical-socket-covers-protectors

This follows on from recent warnings by Barnardos:
www.fatallyflawed.org.uk/Barnardo.pdf