I've cut a plug cable with a hacksaw, is it safe?

[hg77]

Hi everyone!
Don't know if I've done something really stupid.... I needed to cut a plug off of an electric fire suite. It was not plugged in. I used a hacksaw then wrapped the end in electrical insulation tape. I know nothing about DIY/electrics and now I'm wondering if it's safe, ie won't start a fire etc. Probably should've asked you all before I started, I know!

 

[martygturner]

if its unplugged from the wall then its now even more safe as nobody can plug it back in. The fire uses electricity it does not produce it....

 

[boringoldcodger]

One of the Pro's on here recommends bending the 2 shorter pins on the plug towards each other so that the plug can't be pushed into a socket. But, as Marty said, as long as it's unplugged it's safe.

 

[hg77]

Thank you so much martygturner! Wasn't sure if I had made the wires unsafe somehow by cutting through them. Like I said..... I know nothing!!
And thank you too boringoldcodger, the plug is in the bin, never to be used again.

 

[Jurassicspark]

For starters, what made you cut the plug off?

 

[Taylortwocities]

For starters, what made you cut the plug off?

Because it was there?