If one goes through all the work to cut a plug off, tin the
ends, put new plug on. I'd think "observing safety
procedures" would include to replace the sockets also. What
happens when a future sexretary decided to plug in a space
heater into a burnt, loose socket?

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"den" wrote in message
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It looks as if someone plugged it into a different socket,
proving
that the low resistance (bad connection) is in the plug.
When taking
apart the plug observe the terminal condition. As mentioned
previously the wire to spade connection was probably
compromised. Cut
off at least 4 inches to find bright copper, install a NEW
plug maybe
soldering, or crimping on a spade, tighten securely, and
plug it into
one of the unburnt sockets. Feel the appliance wire for
abnormal
temperature. Observe any and all safety procedures.