Safety warning High risk 1 February 2023

Vevor Diamond Core Drill

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Vevor Diamond Core Drill
Photo: official notice
Affected
Yellow and grey diamond drill with black power supply cord and plug.
The problem
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it possessed a noncompliant and counterfeit fuse.
What to do
Import rejected at the border
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Machinery – Diamond Core Drill
Brand Vevor
Model RT-110
Country of Origin China
Product Description Yellow and grey diamond drill with black power supply cord and plug.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the fuse is inadequate, therefore if the product is misused and plugged into the mains, it could explode. The fuse is deemed to be counterfeit as no declaration of conformity was supplied with the product and it had poor wiring runs causing damage to a cable. The instruction manual was missing required warnings and markings.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2301-0002

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 1 February 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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