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Vevor Heat Press Machine — electric shock risk (2211-0014)

UK OPSSHigh riskElectric shockDec 8, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Vevor Heat Press Machine — electric shock risk (2211-0014)

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

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the product is inadequately earthed so accessible metal parts can become live. If the wires became loose and touched accessible metal parts, it could cause electric shocks to the consumer who would touch the conducting part. The product also failed the electric strength test. The instructions supplied with the product were inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

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

Black heat press machine with the brand ‘Vevor’ printed on it

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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