Product Recall: Vevor Diesel Car Parking Heater (2306-0119)
Product recall for Diesel Car Parking Heater presenting a serious chemical risk and risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Diesel Car Parking Heater.
Hazard: The product presents the hazards of fire and chemical risk.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users.
Product information
| Type | Product category – Machinery |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vevor |
| Model Number | WF 5001 |
| Carton numbers | ZCJRQ12V2KWDXYQ01V0 ZCJRQ12V5KWYJSXY1V0 RVG-3355-220706-0020-319 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | A diesel air heater aimed at heating a car. The product is red with black panelling. |
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Hazard
The product is supplied with inadequate installation instructions and warnings. There are no warnings advising the user to place the exhaust pipe away from any combustible/poisonous materials. If the user is not experienced with this type of product, and the instruction manual is used which is not adequate, then it is likely the exhaust pipe will not be installed correctly and poisonous gases can escape the product and poison the user. The ignition source can cause a fire resulting in injury by flame.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
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.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2306-0119
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards