You mentioned the outlet was "loose". I assume this means the heater plug wouldn't hold tightly when plugged in?
Any loose connection is a potential fire hazard. The loose connection increases resistance, causing heat, which can start a fire.
Based on the pictures, I don't think it was the BRS heater but the splitter or outlet.
You should definitely replace the outlet. They do wear out over time, exhibited by plugs "falling" out.
Thankfully there wasn't a ! Glad you and everyone else is ok.
As a side note: I don't think those splitters are meant to be permanent installations. But I may be wrong.
Any loose connection is a potential fire hazard. The loose connection increases resistance, causing heat, which can start a fire.
Based on the pictures, I don't think it was the BRS heater but the splitter or outlet.
You should definitely replace the outlet. They do wear out over time, exhibited by plugs "falling" out.
Thankfully there wasn't a ! Glad you and everyone else is ok.
As a side note: I don't think those splitters are meant to be permanent installations. But I may be wrong.