Product Safety Report: Vevor Welder (2205-0316)
Product safety report for Vevor Welder as the product presents a high risk of burns as the plug supplied has a counterfeit cable and is fitted with a modified fuse.
Summary
Product: Vevor Welder
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of burns as the plug supplied has a counterfeit cable and is fitted with a modified fuse. The fuse has a wire attached which means it bypasses the fuses’ function and provides no over-current-protection.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and the product has been destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Welder |
|---|---|
| SKU | 921017874477 |
| Pack ID | 911780220215303866 |
| Other product identifiers | HJTIG200A220VVJRKV2 |
| Product description | Blue metal bodied MIG Welder marked with the Brand VEVOR, supplied in a plain cardboard box |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of burns as the plug supplied has a counterfeit cable and is fitted with a modified fuse. The fuse has a wire attached which means it bypasses the fuses’ function and provides no over-current-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
The import has been rejected at the border and the product has been destroyed
Additional information
PSD case number: 2205-0316
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards