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Vevor Laser Engraving Machine, VG-L5 safety warning over an electric shock risk

Electric shockSerious risk

Product Safety Report for Vevor Laser Engraving Machine, VG-L5 presenting a serious risk burns as the fuse had not been supplied with an adequate amount of granular filler. The product also presents a risk of electric shock.

  • Vevor Laser Engraving Machine, VG-L5: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 15 Jul 2022
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Vevor Laser Engraving Machine, VG-L5: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 15 Jul 2022

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 Laser Engraving Machine, VG-L5

    Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
    • G3355-DKJ500MWNJG40X50V2-1

What to do now

An electrical fault in the design or build of Vevor Laser Engraving Machine, VG-L5 means it could shock the person using it.

  1. Switch it off at the wall and unplug it. Do not use it again, even briefly.
  2. Do not attempt a home repair or a different plug.
  3. The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
  4. If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.

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.

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 (2207-0050). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for Vevor Laser Engraving Machine, VG-L5 presenting a serious risk burns as the fuse had not been supplied with an adequate amount of granular filler. The product also presents a risk of electric shock.

The risk

The product presents a serious risk of 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 dimensions of the sleeved parts of the pins differed from the metal parts of the pins. This resulted in a distinct step between the two. This could cause damage to the socket and undue wear and tear to the sleeve, which could cause an electric shock. The fuse also did not comply with BS1362.

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: 2207-0050

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Black engraving machine was supplied with a switched mode power supply unit for connection to the mains supply

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Vevor Laser Engraving Machine, VG-L5 been reported?

An electrical fault in the design or build of Vevor Laser Engraving Machine, VG-L5 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 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?

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?

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.

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