Product Recall: Vevor Electric Shear (2210-0070)

Product Recall for Vevor Electric Shear J1J-2.5/J1J-3.2 presenting a serious risk of fire and burns.

Summary

Product: Vevor Electric Shear J1J-2.5/J1J-3.2

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire and burns due to counterfeit and noncompliant fuses.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Electric Shear
Brand Vevor
Model J1J-2.5/J1J-3.2
SKU 921017047431
Country of Origin China
Counterfeit Unknown - fuse and cable are counterfeit
Product description Electrical shear for cutting sheet metal.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of burns as it contains a counterfeit plug with an insufficient fuse and counterfeit table. The fuse does not have any granular filler and cannot function properly in the case of a fault with the product or with a surge in current. In the case of a fault, the plug could catch fire and burn users. The product also requires improvements to labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

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 and destroyed

Additional information

PSD case number: 2210-0070

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 27 October 2022