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Ruthg
Mar 3, 2013, 02:26 PM
I was vacuuming and heard a pop. The electrical outlet the vacuum was plugged into is mostly black now. Is this a fire hazard? Since I can't fix this myself can I just let it be and not use the outlet? Thanks. Ruth

ma0641
Mar 3, 2013, 03:45 PM
Ruth, Sure you can fix it! Turn off the power at the breaker, remove the old outlet and replace with same. Could be back wired, they are prone to failing with a "pop".Turn breaker back on.

hfcarson
Mar 4, 2013, 07:21 AM
Ruth,
If you don't feel comfortable working with this, please hire a pro...
It's hard to say if this receptacle is a safety issue but I would prefer you did not
Take that chance...