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Vevor Diesel Parking Heater ZM5001 — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationFeb 16, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Vevor Diesel Parking Heater ZM5001 — suffocation 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 asphyxiation as it is not supplied with adequate instructions for installation. Therefore, if the product is not installed correctly (for example, the exhaust pipe of the heater), it is possible the consumer could be poisoned by gases escaping the product should the vehicle not be adequately ventilated. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Diesel parking heater with a digital display and a blue cap on top.

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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