Product Safety Report: Fresh Vacuum Sealer Vacuum Sealing Machine GM-77 (2409-0063)
Product Safety Report for Fresh Vacuum Sealer Vacuum Sealing Machine presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Fresh Vacuum Sealer Vacuum Sealing Machine GM-77
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is supplied with a clover-leaf shaped plug.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Electrical appliances and equipment – Kitchen vacuum sealing machine |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fresh Vacuum Sealer |
| Model Number | GM-77 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Portable vacuum packing device with packing bags and ‘clover leaf’ shaped plug. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it is supplied with a clover-leaf shaped plug, which does not provide adequate protection against live parts. The product contains no fuse, and the pins are incorrectly spaced and likely to damage household sockets over time. If a consumer touches the live parts, they may receive an electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD number: 2409-0063
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards