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Vevor MIG Welder — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireNov 8, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Vevor MIG Welder — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Vevor MIG Welder — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

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.

Remedy

Destruction of the product.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

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.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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