Product Recall: Vevor Sealing Machine (2203-0285)
Product Recall for Vevor Sealing Machine presenting a serious risk of electric shock
Summary
Product: Vevor Sealing Machine
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed.
Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Machinery – Sealing machine |
|---|---|
| Other | RVG3355-210913-0005-186, GBLFD-GC0030, G3355-FR900BMFKJ000001V2 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Grey and blue machine with black flex & plug, supplied in brown cardboard packaging |
| Product Report and Image |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the product failed the electric strength test, and the earthing fails due to inadequate earth bonding. The product did not require tools to access live parts, posing a risk of electrocution to the user. The plug face also did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 because the live/neutral pins were <9.5mm from the edge of the plug face, which can allow users to access live parts when unplugging, or plugging in, the plug from the socket.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, access the Vevor recall webpage at: https://uk.vevor.com/pages/Product-Recall-Statement
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2203-0285
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards