Safety warning Serious risk 10 July 2023

Vevor Large Food Grinder

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Vevor Large Food Grinder
Photo: official notice
Affected
Large stainless steel food grinder
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock due to a poor external/internal build.
What to do
Destruction of the product
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Machinery – Food grinder
Brand Vevor
Country of Origin China
Model 1000G
Barcode NCG2022030190365
Product description Large stainless steel food grinder
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock due to a poor external/internal build. The product featured poor quality connections. These connections were made using locking crimps but could be removed from components easily by hand, presenting a risk of electric shock. The earth was also mounted by a non-secure fixing and did not have the protective earth symbol present.

The product also failed the electric strength test, and breakdown occurred before full test voltage was applied. The product was supplied with a counterfeit plug and fuse, further presenting a risk of fire and electric shock.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

Destruction of the product

Additional information

PSD case number: 2208-0300

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 10 July 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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