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Product Safety Report: Vevor Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner (2301-0044)

Product details

Published30 June 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Vevor Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Product description

Summary Product: Vevor Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the plug is noncompliant with incorrect dimensions, which can cause damage to the plug socket. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Vacuum Cleaner Brand Vevor Model Number BJ-1922-1200-30 Additional Identifiers 220-240W, 50/60Hz, 30L Country of Origin China Product description Vacuum cleaning machine with cloth filters and spare plastic tubing. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the dimensions of the sleeved parts of the plug pin differed from the metal parts of the pins. This resulted in a distinct step between the two. This could cause damage to the socket and undue wear and tear to the sleeve. As the plug does not fit into a gauge correctly, this could make the product likely to cause harm to the user due to the live and earth pins not making contact correctly. 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 destroyed. Additional information PSD case number: 2301-0044 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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