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Vevor Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner recalled over an electric shock risk

Electric shockSerious risk

Product Recall for Vevor Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner TH-SPQXJ-30A presenting a serious risk of electric shock as the earthing arrangement on the appliance is inadequate as the earth wire is too small.

  • Vevor Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner: photo from the OPSS notice of 23 Nov 2022
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice

What to do now

An electrical fault in the design or build of Vevor Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner means it could shock the person using it.

  1. Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in.
  2. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
  3. Contact Vevor or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
  4. If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.

Why it matters. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.

If someone has been hurt

Look out for

  • burns where the current entered or left the body
  • tingling, numbness or muscle pain

Get help urgently

  • anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off

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.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.

If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2211-0027). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for Vevor Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner TH-SPQXJ-30A presenting a serious risk of electric shock

as the earthing arrangement on the appliance is inadequate as the earth wire is too small.

The risk

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the earthing arrangement on the appliance is inadequate as the earth wire is too small. Due to insufficient supply cord and the lack of granular filler, the product could become live give the consumer using the product an electric shock from contact with the metal parts.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Action taken

The product has been recalled from end users. The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Advice to consumers

The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, access the Vevor recall webpage at: https://uk.vevor.com/pages/Product-Recall-Statement

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2211-0027

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Ultrasonic cleaner with digital display for setting temperature and time

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Vevor Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner been recalled?

An electrical fault in the design or build of Vevor Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner means it could shock the person using it. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.

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?

Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

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