Vevor Welder TIG-200A — fire & burns risk
Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights
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.
Remedy
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product safety report
Measures taken
- Destruction of the product
- Import rejected at border
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.
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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