Andrew Gabriel wrote:
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Peter Scott writes:

You didn't buy them from Poundland did you?

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That can happen when the bulb has no integral fuse,

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DIY store bought, branded, and were individually boxed in UK packaging -
not that that means anything, I suspect

To update, since posting I have been ordered by SWMBO that the fitting
and bulbs is to be changed ASAP for "something safer", or else

I didn't inquire to the "else", it seemed wise not to, she was not happy...

Lee