Product Safety Report: Vevor Welder TIG-200A (2110-0077)
Product Safety Report for Vevor Welder TIG-200A presenting a high risk of fire and burns.
Summary
Product: Vevor Welder TIG-200A
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of burns and fire as the product is insufficiently earthed and not fitted with a compliant fuse.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment - Welder |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vevor |
| Model Number | TIG-200A |
| Carton Numbers | TIG-200DHJ0000001V2-GB, DHJTIG-160DCSDY01V2-GB |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Blue metal bodied MIG welder marked with the brand ‘Vevor’ supplied in plain cardboard packaging with an image of the product on the face. Supplied with noncompliant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) safety glasses. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of fire as it is insufficiently earthed and was not fitted with a compliant fuse. Under fault conditions, this could lead the plug to overheat, explode, and ignite, causing a fire and the consumer to experience burns. The product’s external and internal build quality was also insufficient. The product also requires improvements to labelling, warnings and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2110-0077
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards