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Product Recall: Vevor Diesel Car Parking Heater (2306-0119)

Product details

Published30 June 2023

The hazard

Product recall for Diesel Car Parking Heater presenting a serious chemical risk and risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Diesel Car Parking Heater. Hazard: The product presents the hazards of fire and chemical risk. Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users. Product information Type Product category – Machinery Brand Vevor Model Number WF 5001 Carton numbers ZCJRQ12V2KWDXYQ01V0 ZCJRQ12V5KWYJSXY1V0 RVG-3355-220706-0020-319 Country of Origin China Product description A diesel air heater aimed at heating a car. The product is red with black panelling. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product is supplied with inadequate installation instructions and warnings. There are no warnings advising the user to place the exhaust pipe away from any combustible/poisonous materials. If the user is not experienced with this type of product, and the instruction manual is used which is not adequate, then it is likely the exhaust pipe will not be installed correctly and poisonous gases can escape the product and poison the user. The ignition source can cause a fire resulting in injury by flame. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Corrective action 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. Additional information PSD case number: 2306-0119 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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