Recall High risk 25 February 2022

Vevor Hot Stapler

Yes – this has been recalled
Photo of Vevor Hot Stapler
Photo: official notice
Affected
Yellow box with yellow staple handle, black flex and plug.
The problem
The product poses a high risk of electric shock as there is no secondary security such as a split washer or star-washer fitted to the earth terminals to prevent from accidental loosening.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer. The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Hot stapler
Other product identifiers G3355-SLHJJ-000000000001V2, RVG3355-211119-0049-728, XY46UK
Country of Origin China
Counterfeit No
Product description Yellow box with yellow staple handle, black flex and plug.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as there is no secondary security such as a split washer or star-washer fitted to the earth terminals to prevent from accidental loosening. It also does not meet the expected mechanical requirements to ensure persons, domestic animals and property are not endangered as a stand was neither incorporated into the design of item nor provided separately as required by the British standard. The item was not accompanied by adequate instructions and safety information.

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

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: 2202-0298

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 25 February 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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