Latest Product Recalls and Safety Notices

Latest Product Recalls

Vevor Magnetic Drill, MD-40

Risk

Electric shock. 

Models affected

MD-40; NCG2021122043289

Details

Yellow and black magnetic drill with wall plug, branded Vevor.

Vevor Magnetic Drill 40H

Risk

Electric shock.

Models affected

40H; NCG2021122013289

Details

Red and black magnetic drill with wall plug, branded Vevor.

The product has been identified as presenting a risk of electric shock due to a poor earth connection which could lead to the device becoming live. The product therefore does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994 because the plug and cable are considered counterfeit.

Gold Chandelier 8877-UK

Risk

Electric shock.

Models affected

8877-UK; X001CIO8M3

Details

Ceiling mounted chandelier in a gold colour, supplied in plain brown cardboard packaging.

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of electric shock due to the basic insulation mains wiring being insufficiently robust and failing. If the insulation fails, live wires may contact unearthed accessible metal parts, which can provide the user with an electric shock if touched.

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

Ultrasonic Pest Repeller

Risk

Electric shock.

Models affected

X0011GH148

Details

Wall plug in device to repel insects with an ultrasonic sound, packaged in blue cardboard packaging.

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of electric shock. The pins are too close to the periphery of the plug, meaning that a consumer may touch the live pins when removing or inputting the plug into an electrical socket, receiving an electric shock. The product also requires improvements to markings and instructions.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

LED Party Light B22

Risk

Electric shock.

Models affected

5055586363969

Details

LED 3W coloured lightbulb supplied in black cardboard packaging.

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of electric shock as the cap of the lightbulb can be easily removed, exposing live parts. The user may access the live parts inadvertently when unscrewing, or screwing in, the light bulb. The product also requirements improvements to labelling and documentation.

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