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Product Recall: Vevor Diesel Car Parking Heater (2212-0008)

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Published3 January 2023

The hazard

Product Recall for Vevor Diesel Car Parking Heater presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.

Product description

Summary Product: Vevor Diesel Car Parking Heater Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation due to the potential for passengers to inhale dangerous levels of poisonous gases should the product not be installed correctly. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. Update: 11th January 2024: The product has been recalled from end users by Vevor. Product information Type Machinery - Diesel Car Heater Model WF-5001 Carton Numbers Carton numbers: ZCJRQ12V2KWDXYQ01V0 ZCJRQ12V5KWYJSXY1V0 RVG-3355-220706-0020-319 Country of Origin China Product Description Red and black diesel air heater designed for heating a car. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF 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. Corrective action Update: 11th January 2024: The product has been recalled from end users by Vevor. For further information, access the Vevor webpage at: https://uk.vevor.com/pages/Product-Recall-Statement . The import has been rejected at the border. Additional information PSD case number: 2212-0008 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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