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Vevor Heat Press Machine recalled over an electric shock risk
Product Recall for Vevor Heat Press Machine presenting a high risk of electric shock.
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 Heat Press Machine
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- P8001
What to do now
An electrical fault in the design or build of Vevor Heat Press Machine means it could shock the person using it.
- Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly.
- Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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 (2211-0014). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Vevor Heat Press Machine presenting a high risk of electric shock.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the product is inadequately earthed so accessible metal parts can become live. If the wires became loose and touched accessible metal parts, it could cause electric shocks to the consumer who would touch the conducting part. The product also failed the electric strength test. The instructions supplied with the product were inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer. The import has been rejected at the border and product has been 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: 2211-0014
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Black heat press machine with the brand ‘Vevor’ printed on it
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Questions
Why has Vevor Heat Press Machine been recalled?
An electrical fault in the design or build of Vevor Heat Press Machine 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?
Compare the 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?
Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly. Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
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.
