Product Safety Report: Vevor Diesel Air Parking Heater (2302-0090)
Product Safety Report for Vevor Diesel Air Parking Heater presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation, fire and burns.
Summary
Product: Vevor Diesel Air Parking Heater
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation, fire and burns.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Air Heater Parking Heater |
|---|---|
| Model | XMZ-D1 |
| Ratings | 12V, 40W, 8KW heating power |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Air heater for vehicle parking spaces. |
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Hazard
The product is supplied with inadequate installation instructions and warnings. There are no warnings advising the user to place the exhaust pipe away from any combustible/poisonous materials. If the user is not experienced with this type of product, and the instruction manual is used which is not adequate, then it is likely the exhaust pipe will not be installed correctly and poisonous gases can escape the product and poison the user. The ignition source can cause a fire resulting in injury by flame.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2302-0090
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards