Risk
As part of an ongoing product recall programme, Electrium is highlighting a quality issue with miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) supplied between April 2009 and February 2010. In a small proportion of cases this may lead to overheating and in rare cases cause a fire.
Models affected
The only MCBs affected by this recall are those listed in the table below; specifically only those which were supplied between April 2009 and February 2010. Other brands, ratings and devices manufactured outside this time period are not subject to this recall.
MCB Rating Wylex Crabtree
(Loadstar only) Volex
6 Amp NSB06 6M1B06 VB06
10 Amp NSB10 6M1B10 VB10
16 Amp NSB16 6M1B10 VB16
MCB Rating Newlec Sector Steeple Alto
6 amp NLMB106 SVMCB6/B D2SB06B AL2751
10 amp NLMB110 SVMCB10/B D2SB10B AL2752
16 amp NLMB116 SVMCB16B D2SB16B AL2753
Details
MCBs are usually located within a consumer unit/fuse box and the relevant information is visible on the front of the MCB when the consumer unit visor is open. Safety is of paramount importance to Electrium. As a responsible manufacturer the company is asking anyone who believes they may have installed (either themselves or through an electrical contractor) any of the above devices within the defined recall period to call the registration helpline
What to do next
Before you call the registration helpline please check if you have an electrical installation certificate or speak with your electrician / contractor to confirm your property is affected.
You should then call the registration helpline on 01543 455000
This will enable Electrium to take appropriate action including, where necessary, a free replacement and fitting service.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MCB REPLACEMENT MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO CARRY OUT ANY ELECTRICAL REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WORK.
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.
