Product Safety Report: Vevor Hand Dryer (2204-0196)
Product Safety Report for Vevor Hand Dryer presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Vevor Hand Dryer
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock due to access to live parts.
Corrective action: Destruction of the product
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vevor |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | White jet hand dryer |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it has a counterfeit plug face. The distance between the edge of the live pin to the edge of the plug face was less than the required 9.5mm standard. The product was also marked with the rated voltage 220V AC, which does not incorporate the UK nominal voltage of 240V AC and as such is not considered suitable for the UK market.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
Destruction of the product
Additional information
PSD case number: 2204-0196
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards