Went in to the kitchen to find the kettle not working.
Went to unplug it and the plug is stuck in the socket.
Isolated the mains and pulled the plug out - it was incredibly stiff.
Glad I isolated the mains because the bottom left pin is charred and the the black insulation around the pin has evaporated in places.
The fuse appears to be fine.
The kettle is from a major UK brand purchased from Amazon as Amazon (not a 3rd party).
The socket is a major brand - but installed with the house. It also has those silly USB things attached.
I need to establish:
1. What caused the burnt / stuck plug.
2. why the fuse didn't blow.
3. why the mains didn't trip (RCD fuse box fitted).
Any ideas appreciated please.
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