Safety warning High risk 23 September 2022

Welding Machine ARC-250

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Welding Machine ARC-250
Photo: official notice
Affected
Yellow metal welder, marked with brand/model supplied in plain carboard box
The problem
The fuse supplied with the plug has the wire soldered to the outside of the casing, which means it bypasses the fuses’ function and provides no over-current protection which can cause a fire and explosion.
What to do
Destruction of the product
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Welding machine
Other product identifiers X001DGDSTSD
Product description Yellow metal welder, marked with brand/model supplied in plain carboard box
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The fuse supplied with the plug has the wire soldered to the outside of the casing, which means it bypasses the fuses’ function and provides no over-current protection which can cause a fire and explosion.

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

Corrective action

Destruction of the product

Additional information

PSD case number: 2204-0252

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 23 September 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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