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    Jul 17, 2012, 11:12 AM
    What to do if outlet is not working?
    My son decided to connect a nightlight with a tiny bulb to see what would happen. It burned out the bulb and sent sparks now the outlets on that wall won't work! The test button appears stuck and the reset button does nothing at all. Help please!
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    Jul 17, 2012, 11:26 AM
    Check breaker.
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    Jul 17, 2012, 02:00 PM
    What test button is stuck? Ground fault receptacle?
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