Just bought an electric toothbrush from Boots. Opened box to find I couldn't plug it in as the 2 pin plug narrower than opening on a 3 pin socket. Called them up and they say I have to buy an adaptor. Looked on the Internet and find that retailers must supply appliances with a 3 pin fused plug in Ireland or a suitable fused adaptor S.I. No. 525 of 1997. So I call them back and quote them the statute and they say thanks for the info and do I want to call in for a plug. I'll call in yes but it's an adaptor I need as I thought from a safety standpoint the whole idea behind fixed plugs on appliances was to prevent accidents from incorrectly wired plugs.
Has anyone had similar experiences? Am I missing something here? Can't believe Boots would have got this wrong?
Has anyone had similar experiences? Am I missing something here? Can't believe Boots would have got this wrong?