Product Safety Report: Vevor HT-1 Waffle Maker (2206-0195)

Product Safety Report for Vevor HT-1 Waffle Maker presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Vevor HT-1 Waffle Maker

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the appliance is inadequately earthed. If the product is accidentally knocked or dropped, this would allow the wires to become loose and cause an electric shock to the user.

Corrective action: The product has been destroyed.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Waffle maker
Other product identifiers EZ-45 G3355-HFBJDTYXHFLHT101V21
Product description Heavy duty rectangular metal base fitted with control knobs. Cylindrical cart iron waffler plates with metal handle to open and close
Country of Origin China
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the appliance is inadequately earthed. If the product is accidentally knocked or dropped, this would allow the wires to become loose and cause an electric shock to the user. The only means for temperature control was a thermostat. Should this fail in the closed position, there were no safety cut-outs to prevent severe overheating. The product has also not been accompanied by adequate instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by consumers and other end-users.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016

Corrective action

The product has been destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2206-0195

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 24 June 2022