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Vevor Air Compressor YM550 safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for Vevor Air Compressor presenting a high risk of explosion.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Vevor Air Compressor YM550
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- KYJSY550-9LDCF001V2
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- YM550
What to do now
The risk with Vevor Air Compressor YM550 is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite.
- Unplug it and do not charge it again.
- Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2111-0088). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Vevor Air Compressor presenting a high risk of explosion.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of explosion as it does not meet the requirements of the standard. The product was not supplied with a Declaration of Conformity and there was no proof that the simple pressure vessel had been tested to EN 286-1. The product was incorrectly rated for the UK mains supply voltage and had multiple defects regarding external build quality. The product requires improvements to quality assurance, documentation and markings.
The product does not meet the requirements with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2111-0088
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Silver and white air compressor with Vevor branding on the side in black and yellow.
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Questions
Why has Vevor Air Compressor YM550 been reported?
The risk with Vevor Air Compressor YM550 is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode and model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Unplug it and do not charge it again. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
