Risk
A very small number of Electrium MCBs, sold under the brand names Wylex, Crabtree (Loadstar only) and Volex are not perfroming to the required characteristics. This can lead to a potential risk of burning, in a small number of installations.
Models affected
MCB Rating: 6 Amp
Wylex: NSB06
Crabtree (Loadstar only): 6M1B06
Volex: VB06
MCB Rating: 10 Amp
Wylex: NSB10
Crabtree (Loadstar only): 6M1B10
Volex: VB10
MCB Rating: 16 Amp
Wylex: NSB16
Crabtree (Loadstar only): 6M1B16
Volex: VB16
Details
The affected MCBs were supplied from April 2009 to February 2010 and are listed above. All other devices are unaffected. Devices supplied outside these dates are unaffected.
What to do next
Electrium have put in place a free retrofit of replacement parts in affected premises.
The retrofit programme is ongonig. Electrium continues to monitor and assess the risk and the number of problems experienced remains very small. However, as the problem involves in a very few cases a risk of burning, this is being taken seriously. Please therefore ensure you fully cooperate with their efforts.
This work must be carried out by a qualified competent electrician, under no circumstances should the general public attempt any aspect of this work.
If you have purchased or installed any of the product listed above, between the dates shown, please visit the dedicated web page for assistance:
www.mcbexchange.co.uk/electrium
Or call 01543 438301
Electrical Safety First recommends that anyone who discovers they have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it until it has been checked by the manufacturer.
