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Vevor Electric Shear recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Vevor Electric Shear J1J-2.5/J1J-3.2 presenting a serious risk of fire and burns.
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 Electric Shear
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- J1J-2.5/J1J-3.2
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 921017047431
What to do now
The risk with Vevor Electric Shear 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.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Vevor.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2210-0070). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Vevor Electric Shear J1J-2.5/J1J-3.2 presenting a serious risk of fire and burns.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of burns as it contains a counterfeit plug with an insufficient fuse and counterfeit table. The fuse does not have any granular filler and cannot function properly in the case of a fault with the product or with a surge in current. In the case of a fault, the plug could catch fire and burn users. The product also requires improvements to labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
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: 2210-0070
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Electrical shear for cutting sheet metal.
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Questions
Why has Vevor Electric Shear been recalled?
The risk with Vevor Electric Shear 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 model and item or listing 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?
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 retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
