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Product Safety Report: Fresh Vacuum Sealer Vacuum Sealing Machine GM-77 (2409-0063)

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Published13 September 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Fresh Vacuum Sealer Vacuum Sealing Machine presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Fresh Vacuum Sealer Vacuum Sealing Machine GM-77 Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is supplied with a clover-leaf shaped plug. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Kitchen vacuum sealing machine Brand Fresh Vacuum Sealer Model Number GM-77 Country of Origin China Product Description Portable vacuum packing device with packing bags and ‘clover leaf’ shaped plug. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it is supplied with a clover-leaf shaped plug, which does not provide adequate protection against live parts. The product contains no fuse, and the pins are incorrectly spaced and likely to damage household sockets over time. If a consumer touches the live parts, they may receive an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Additional information PSD number: 2409-0063 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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