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Vevor Hot Stapler — electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockFeb 25, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Vevor Hot Stapler — electric shock risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as there is no secondary security such as a split washer or star-washer fitted to the earth terminals to prevent from accidental loosening. It also does not meet the expected mechanical requirements to ensure persons, domestic animals and property are not endangered as a stand was neither incorporated into the design of item nor provided separately as required by the British standard. The item was not accompanied by adequate instructions and safety information. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

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.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Yellow box with yellow staple handle, black flex and plug.

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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