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Product Safety Report: JOVS High Power Wet / Dry Vacuum Cleaners sold via eBay (2407-0151)

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Published20 August 2024

The hazard

Product Safety Report for JOVS High Power Wet / Dry Vacuum Cleaners presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: JOVS High Power Wet / Dry Vacuum Cleaners sold via eBay 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. Corrective action: The products have been destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Wet / Dry Vacuum Cleaner Brand JOVS Models CB60-3B and CB90-3 Country of Origin China 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. Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF 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. Corrective action The products have been destroyed. Additional information PSD number: 2407-0151 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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