Vevor Diesel Car Parking Heater
- Affected
- A diesel air heater aimed at heating a car. The product is red with black panelling.
- The problem
- The product presents the hazards of fire and chemical risk.
- What to do
- Stop using it and contact the seller or manufacturer for a refund, repair or replacement.
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. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
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
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 30 June 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.