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Product Safety Report: Vevor Water Storage Heater (2204-0195)

Product details

Published10 July 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Vevor Water Storage Heater presenting a serious risk of fire/explosion.

Product description

Summary Product: Vevor Water Storage Heater Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire/explosion due to insufficient earthing arrangements. Corrective action: Destruction of the product Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment Brand Vevor Barcode 8516108000 Country of Origin China Product description White water storage heater Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of fire/explosion as the fuse does not contain a ballast and the end cap was easily pulled off by hand, and is therefore considered counterfeit. The product supply voltage requirements are also not compatible with the UK power system. The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. Corrective action Destruction of the product Additional information PSD case number: 2204-0195 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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