Product safety reportOPSS
Vevor CNC Engraving Machine, S3018 Pro safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for Vevor CNC Engraving Machine, S3018 Pro presenting a serious risk of fire and burns as the fuse had not been supplied with an adequate amount of granular filler.
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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Vevor CNC Engraving Machine, S3018 Pro
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- G3355-DK3018PROJCK00001V2-2
What to do now
Vevor CNC Engraving Machine, S3018 Pro has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.
- 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.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- 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
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2207-0051). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Vevor CNC Engraving Machine, S3018 Pro presenting a serious risk of fire and burns as the fuse had not been supplied with an adequate amount of granular filler.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of fire and burns as the fuse had not been supplied with an adequate amount of granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, so the plug or cord may catch fire whilst the product is being used. The flexible lead on the supply cord had not been correctly fitted with a standard plug. The product has a counterfeit plug with an insufficient fuse and the conductor’s cross sectional area on the supply cord are insufficient. The plug fitted to the supply cord also did not comply with the Plugs and Sockets, etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2207-0051
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
CNC Engraving Machine supplied with a switched mode power supply unit for connection to the mains supply.
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Questions
Why has Vevor CNC Engraving Machine, S3018 Pro been reported?
Vevor CNC Engraving Machine, S3018 Pro has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. 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 batch code 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?
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?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
