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Fault Investigations
What happened, why, and what next.
We deliver trusted fault investigations for many of the UK’s recognised brands and retailers, as well as UK Trading Standards — whether the issue is overheating, fire damage or unexpected failure.
We deliver trusted fault investigation services for many recognised brands across many of the UK’s famous brands and retailers, well as UK Trading Standards. Whether the issue involves overheating, fire damage, or an unexpected product failure, we help clients quickly understand what happened, why it happened, and what action to take next. Our investigations provide the technical clarity needed to support safer products, protect brand reputation, strengthen compliance decisions, and reduce the risk of repeat incidents.
Every case is handled with a structured, evidence-led approach tailored to the product, incident history, and suspected failure mode. We begin with a detailed examination of the affected sample to identify damage patterns, component failures, and other indicators that help explain how the incident developed. Where needed, we carry out controlled testing using reference samples to recreate the fault and confirm the most likely cause. This allows us to assess the performance of safety-critical components and determine whether the issue may be linked to manufacturing variation, design choices, misuse, or quality control weaknesses. The result is a clear, dependable investigation that gives clients practical answers, supports confident decision-making, and adds real value to product safety and quality improvement programmes.
Capabilities
Our fault investigation capabilities include:
Fume cupboard
BS EN 60695-11-5:2017BS EN 60695-11-5:2017 fire hazard testing to support controlled investigation of ignition, flame behaviour, and related product safety concerns.
Environmental chamber
Controlled heatingControlled heating and cooling to reproduce a wide range of operating and storage temperatures, helping assess product behaviour under realistic environmental conditions.
Power analysis
ElectricalDetailed electrical monitoring to assess power consumption, abnormal operation, load behaviour, and performance trends during fault investigation.
Drop tests
ImpactTesting across a variety of impact surfaces, including concrete and tarmac, and hardwood flooring to evaluate durability, damage mechanisms, and the effects of handling or accidental drops.
Cable bending
BS EN IEC 60335-1:2023+A11:2023BS EN IEC 60335-1:2023+A11:2023 cord flexing test under Clause 25.14, used to assess cable durability and identify weaknesses that may develop through repeated use.
A controlled, repeatable result.
Every method feeds one clear, dependable investigation report.
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