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Vevor Magnetic Drill, MD-40 recalled over an electric shock risk
Product Recall for Vevor Magnetic Drill (model: MD-40) 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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Vevor Magnetic Drill, MD-40
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- NCG2021122043289
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- MD-40
What to do now
An electrical fault in the design or build of Vevor Magnetic Drill, MD-40 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 Vevor 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 (2209-0154). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Vevor Magnetic Drill (model: MD-40) presenting a high risk of electric shock.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of electric shock as a person can touch part of the product that is at high voltage and may receive an electric shock and may be electrocuted. The product did not have an adequate earth connection.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994 because the plug and cable are considered counterfeit.
Action taken
Destruction of the product at the border.
Advice to consumers
Update: 11th January 2024: The product has been recalled from end users by Vevor. For further information, access the Vevor webpage at: https://uk.vevor.com/pages/Product-Recall-Statement .
Destruction of the product at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2209-0154
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Yellow and black magnetic drill with wall plug, branded Vevor.
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Questions
Why has Vevor Magnetic Drill, MD-40 been recalled?
An electrical fault in the design or build of Vevor Magnetic Drill, MD-40 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 barcode and 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.
