Product Safety Report: Vevor MIG Welder (2109-0358)

Product safety report for Vevor MIG Welder as the product presents a serious risk of fire due to the poor construction design.

Summary

Product: Vevor MIG Welder

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of burns as the plug supplied is fitted with a fuse which has been altered and does not provide sufficient protection. As a result, a power surge may occur, causing the plug to explode.

Corrective action: Destruction of the product

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Welder
Other product identifiers MIGHJ270SHY000001V2
Product description Blue metal bodied MIG Welder marked with the Brand VEVOR, supplied in a plain cardboard box with picture of product depicted on the front. Supplied with non-compliant PPE safety glasses.
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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire due to the poor construction design. The plug supplied is fitted with a fuse which has been altered and does not provide sufficient protection. As a result, a power surge may occur, causing the plug to explode. Due to the length of the cable the consumer may be near the explosion and may receive burns.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

Destruction of the product.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2109-0358

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 7 June 2022