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Product Safety Report: Vevor Vacuum Packer Machine (2201-0003)

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Published30 June 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Vevor Vacuum Packer Machine presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Vevor Vacuum Packer Machine Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the mains plug did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Machinery - Vacuum Packer Machine Brand Vevor Model DZ-260S Other product identifiers IC911780210927324 (1217), SKU: DZ-260ZKBZJ000001V2-GB, 35 Country of Origin China Product description A mains powered metal bodied vacuum packing machine fitted with a C14 appliance inlet. Supplied with both a separate main to C13 supply cord and a direct plug-in adaptor. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the mains plug did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The live and neutral pins were less than 9.5mm from periphery of engagement surface, which presents a risk of electric shock to consumers if they were to touch the live pins when inserting the plug into the socket. The mains plug was also not fitted with a fuse link, which is necessary to ensure the product is sufficiently earthed. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Additional information PSD case number: 2201-0003 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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