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JOVS High Power Wet / Dry Vacuum Cleaners sold via eBay — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockSold on eBayAug 20, 2024
Photo from the official notice: JOVS High Power Wet / Dry Vacuum Cleaners sold via eBay — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: JOVS High Power Wet / Dry Vacuum Cleaners sold via eBay — electric shock risk

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

Hazard

The vacuums present a serious risk of electric shock as they were supplied with 3-pin ‘clover’ style plugs which do not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363. Clover-style plugs are unfused, and due to the dimensions of the plug pins, it is possible for users to touch the live pin when plugging in or unplugging the plug from the socket. The instructions supplied were deemed inadequate and there were no warnings marked on the product or packaging. The vacuums do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The products have been destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

Two models of high power wet and dry vacuum cleaners in grey and yellow and grey and red. One model has a 60L capacity and the other has a 90L capacity.

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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