The following notice has been issued by the manufacturer:

IMPORTANT PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE

5 Amp FUSE WIRE

Defective 5 AMP FUSE WIRE has been identified in a batch of multi-amperage, carded fuse wire manufactured during 2011.

The defect may result in significant overheating of the fuse wire and associated fuse carrier and there is a potential RISK of FIRE.

If you have purchased fuse wire between 1st July 2011 and 31st January 2012 from either: B&Q, Wilkinson, Homebase, Makro or Robert Dyas please do not use it. Please return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

If the 5 AMP WIRE has been installed since 1st JULY 2011,
PLEASE STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY
and contact NEXUS Technical helpline for further advice.

Fuse wire sold at B&Q, Wilkinson, Homebase, Makro and Robert Dyas

Amp fuse wire supplied on the same card is not affected by this recall and operates as intended.

If you have trouble sourcing replacement 5 AMP FUSE WIRE and for any further information or advice, please contact:

NEXUS TECHNICAL HELPLINE: 01952 238 156
(Monday to Friday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Saturday 8:15am to 5:00pm)


Out of hours in an emergency consult a qualified electrician
or visit http://www.nexusinds.com

We thank you for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Recall notice issued: 3rd February 2012 V2

Nexus Industries Ltd; Stafford Park 1, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BD

© 2025 itsa Ltd.