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Product Safety Report: Vevor Diesel Air Parking Heater (2302-0090)

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Published25 August 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Vevor Diesel Air Parking Heater presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation, fire and burns.

Product description

Summary Product: Vevor Diesel Air Parking Heater Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation, fire and burns. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Machinery - Air Heater Parking Heater Model XMZ-D1 Ratings 12V, 40W, 8KW heating power Country of Origin China Product Description Air heater for vehicle parking spaces. 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 import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Additional information PSD case number: 2302-0090 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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