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Product Safety Report: Vevor Welder (2205-0316)

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Published7 June 2022

The hazard

Product safety report for Vevor Welder as the product presents a high risk of burns as the plug supplied has a counterfeit cable and is fitted with a modified fuse.

Product description

Summary Product: Vevor Welder Hazard: The product presents a high risk of burns as the plug supplied has a counterfeit cable and is fitted with a modified fuse. The fuse has a wire attached which means it bypasses the fuses’ function and provides no over-current-protection. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and the product has been destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Welder SKU 921017874477 Pack ID 911780220215303866 Other product identifiers HJTIG200A220VVJRKV2 Product description Blue metal bodied MIG Welder marked with the Brand VEVOR, supplied in a plain cardboard box Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of burns as the plug supplied has a counterfeit cable and is fitted with a modified fuse. The fuse has a wire attached which means it bypasses the fuses’ function and provides no over-current-protection. As a result, a power surge may occur, causing the plug to explode. Due to the length of the cable the consumer may be near the explosion and may receive burns. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and the product has been destroyed Additional information PSD case number: 2205-0316 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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