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Vevor BTF-30 Explosion Proof axial flow fan safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for Vevor Axial Flow Fan presenting a serious risk of fire and explosion.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
The risk with Vevor BTF-30 Explosion Proof axial flow fan is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in 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.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
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 (2306-0090). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Vevor Axial Flow Fan presenting a serious risk of fire and explosion.
The risk
The product has not been subject to an appropriate third-party assessment to demonstrate that it is safe to use in potentially explosive or flammable atmospheres. The product does not bear the correct markings. In the absence of evidence of appropriate conformity assessment, there is an unacceptable risk that the product may act as an ignition source during intended use, which could lead to fire and explosion.
The product does not therefore meet the requirements of The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 (ATEX).
Action taken
We strongly recommend that owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Advice to consumers
We strongly recommend that owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2306-0090
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
220V portable axial flow fan, 12” in diameter. Marketed as “EX Certified” and “explosion-proof”.
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Questions
Why has Vevor BTF-30 Explosion Proof axial flow fan been reported?
The risk with Vevor BTF-30 Explosion Proof axial flow fan 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in 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.
