• Unplug electrical appliances and chargers when you’re not using them and when you go out or go to bed
• Look out for signs of dangerous or loose wiring e.g. scorch marks, hot plugs and sockets, flickering lights, fuses that blow or circuit breakers that trip for no obvious reason
• Keep appliances clean and in good working order e.g. regularly remove lint from tumble dryer filters
• Don't overload sockets  - keep to one plug per socket

• Always use a charger supplied with the device or recommended by the manufacturer - using any charger other than the one intended for the battery can increase the risk of damage

• Avoid placing phones or other electric devices under pillows or blankets whilst charging
• Avoid overcharging your batteries

• If you own an electric bike or scooter, do not try to add extra batteries to try to make it go faster - this could result in a fire

Product recalls

It is strongly recommends that people who own appliances that are subject to product recalls do not use them.

To find out if you have a product that is subject to recall, visit www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/product-recalls/