latest electrical product recalls

Latest Electrical Product Recalls and Safety Notices (February 2nd)

L+W Bio Breeze Hairdryer Sold By TK Maxx - Recall

hairdryer electrical product recalls

Risk

Burns and fire

Models affected

Model: LW-1150UK
Receipt codes: 000984, 001003, 000997 or 001000.
Sales period: July 2023 to January 2024

Details

A white hair dryer with nozzle attachment packaged in a white and pink cardboard box.

The product presents a risk of burns and fire as the product can overheat. This leads to the product becoming extremely hot and melting during use.

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

E-Scooter F2 - Recall

scooter electrical product recall

Risk

Electric shock and fire

Models affected

E-Scooter F2
Charger: HLT-180-4201500, Input 100-240V 50/60Hz 2A Max Output: 42VDC 1.5A
Scooter: Input: 220-240V 250W
Battery: 36VDC 10Ah
Batch: 6881942

Details

Black e-scooter with grey rubber foot plate and grey handlebar grips.

The product presents a risk of electric shock as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard. The user could access live pins when unplugging, or plugging in, the plug from the socket. The product also presents a risk of fire as it was inadequately earthed, with a counterfeit fuse that could not provide the required protection under fault conditions. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.

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

E-Scooter - Recall

scooter product recall

Risk

Electric shock and fire

Models affected

E-Scooter
Barcode: 8988063681935
Charger: SJT-30E, Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz, Output: 29.4VDC 1A
Scooter input not stated
Battery: 25.2VDC 2.0A
Batch: 681935

Details

Black e-scooter with red ring above the front wheel.

The product presents a risk of electric shock as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard. The user could access live pins when unplugging, or plugging in, the plug from the socket. Live parts are also accessible due to poor external build quality exposing bare conductors, and the minimum creepage and clearance distances were not present. The product also presents a risk of fire as it was inadequately earthed, with a counterfeit fuse that could not provide the required protection under fault conditions. The battery also does not meet the capacity requirements of the relevant standard.
The product requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.

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

E-Scooter 681898 - Recall

scooter recall

Risk

Electric shock and fire

Models affected

Barcode: 8988063681898
Charger: Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz, Output: 42VDC 2.0A
Scooter: DCSP420400
Battery: 36V, 10.4Ah
Batch: 681898

Details

Black e-scooter with red brake cable running along front plate from front to back.

The product presents a risk of electric shock as the creepage and clearance distances between live wires were insufficient. The product also presents a risk of fire as it was inadequately earthed, with a counterfeit fuse that could not provide the required protection under fault conditions. The battery also does not meet the capacity requirements of the relevant standard. The product requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.

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

IMMOTOR E-Scooter 1002-GO-T1 - Recall

scooter

Risk

Electric shock and fire

Models affected

Barcode: T1B2B010113
Charger: Shenzhen Huntkey Electric Co Ltd, 3001-C0 Input: 100-240V 50-60Hz 1.3A, Output: 54VDC 2A
Scooter: Shenzhen IMMOTOR Technology Co Ltd, 1002-GO-T1, Input 48VDC 2A
Battery: 48VDC 136Wh

Details

Black 3-wheeled e-scooter with grey patch on handle bars and foot plate. Foot plate states ‘immotor’ in red.

The product presents a risk of electric shock as the plug did not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard, meaning a user can access live pins when plugging in, and unplugging, the plug from the socket. The product also presents a risk of fire as it was inadequately earthed, with a counterfeit fuse that could not provide the required protection under fault conditions. The product requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.

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

Xmoonant Electric Hoist SLQ-1 - Safety Notice

hoist safety notice

Risk

Electric shock

Models affected

Model: SLQ-1
Barcode: X001O54C75

Details

A blue electric hoist for lifting or towing.

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it was found to be inadequately earthed, meaning that if the screws in the barrel break down the single insulation, the accessible metal parts may become live.


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

YUDOTECH Candle Warmer Lamp, CWL233-3 - Safety Notice

report candle

Risk

Fire

Models affected

Model: CWL233-3
Barcode: X001S44J7F

Details

A black table lamp with timer system.

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse was counterfeit and did not contain the required amount of ballast to enable it to function as required under fault conditions. This could cause the plug to explode from the wall and cause a fire.

Additionally, metal parts were separated from live wiring by only basic insulation. If a fault was to occur, the product could become live and give the user an electric shock. The product was found to produce temperatures that could pose danger and some of the required documentation and markings were not present.

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

Brookstone Beverage Warmer Sold By TK Maxx - Recall

beverage warmer recall

Risk

Fire and electric shock

Models affected

Model number: DX-8012 TJX
Product numbers: 439913, 439930, 439943 and 439949

Details

Electrical heating plate for drinks and soups.


The product presents a risk of electric shock as inadequate insulation of wiring could result in metal components becoming live. The product also presents a risk of fire and damage to property due to its poor construction.

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

VEVOR Magnetic Drill - Recall

Risk

Electric shock

Models affected

Model: MD-40
Barcode: NCG2021122043289

Details

Yellow and black magnetic drill with black power supply cord and wall plug, supplied in brown cardboard packaging.

The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of electric shock as a person can touch part of the product that is at high voltage and may receive an electric shock and may be electrocuted. The product did not have an adequate earth connection.


The product 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.

VEVOR Round Knife Cutter - Recall

Risk

Injuries

Models affected

Model Number: 90-B/RS-90B
SKU: G3355-YXCJJ90JDP0000001V2

Details

Electric round knife for cutting fabric.

The product presents a high risk of injuries as it is not fitted with a sufficient guard meaning that users may access fast-moving blades when in use and injure fingers, hands or other extremities. The internal build quality was poor with poor quality connections. The product failed the earth bond test as it was found the earth wire was cut as the mains power entered the product. The fuse did not contain ballast, therefore presenting a risk of fire/explosion. The product also required improvements to marking, labelling and
documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

VEVOR Silver Airless Sprayer - Recall

vevor recall

Risk

Electric shock, burns and fire

Models affected

Model Number: M819-A
SKU: PTJZ200WGYWQPTJ01V2

Details

Black airless spraying machine on wheels with yellow labelling.

The product presents a serious risk of fire and burns as the earthing arrangement for the product is inadequate. The fuse did not contain a ballast which can lead the plug to overheat and ignite under fault conditions, exploding and injuring persons nearby.

The product required improvement to markings, labelling and documentation, including the Declaration of Conformity.

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

VEVOR Air Blower YF-690W-S1 - Recall

air blower recall

Risk

Electric shock

Models affected

Model: YF-690W-S1
SKU: G3355-ZP4X2.5X2.2MFJ2-3V2

Details

A yellow-coloured air-blower for inflatables. Packaged in a brown and red cardboard box.

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the screws that hold the switch in place had sharp points that could damage the wiring behind. The screws could then become live if they touched the live conductors. The earthing terminal had not been locked against accidental loosening. The instructions were considered to be inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.

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

Vevor Magnetic Drill - Recall

product recall

Risk

Electric shock

Models affected

Model Numbers: 40H
Barcode: NCG2021122013289

Details

Red and black magnetic drill with black power supply cord and plug, packaged in black plastic box with yellow clips.

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as poor earthing connection in the product could lead to accessible metal parts becoming live under fault conditions. If a user were to touch metal parts, they would receive an electric shock.

The product 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.

VEVOR Plasma Cutter - Recall

plasma cutter recall

Risk

Fire and burns

Models affected

Model: CUT 40
Other Identifier: DLZQGJCUT40FWSX01V2

Details

Black plasma cutter tool for cutting through metal, supplied with black power supply cord and plug. 

The product presents a high risk of fire and burns as the product is fitted with an unsafe fuse. The fuse wire had been soldered to the outside of the fuse affecting the safe function of the fuse. A fault could occur and cause the plug to explode from the wall causing a fire. This could then burn the consumer who is using or near the product.

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

Vevor Heat Press Machine - Recall

heat press machine

Risk

Electric shock

Models affected

Product carton numbers: G3355-BXSTHJP1210-BU001V2, RVG3355-220808-0014-990.

Details

Heat press machine for fabric printing. The product is a white machine with blue panelling.

The product is inadequately earthed accessible metal parts can become live. Over time the wires become loose and can touch the accessible metal parts of the product. This would give the user an electric shock. The equipment did not bear a type, batch, serial number or other element allowing its identification. The product also does not have a postal address for manufacturer contact and no instructions to ensure the safe and correct assembly, installation, use and maintenance of the equipment.

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

VEVOR Plasma Cutter - Recall

plasma cutter

Risk

Burns

Models affected

Model: CUT 50
Barcode: FLSS2020070099
SKU: CUT-50DLZQGJ00001V2

Details

Blue plasma cutting tool for cutting metal, with black handle, power supply cord and plug.


The product presents a high risk of burns as the product is fitted with an unsafe fuse. The fuse wire had been soldered to the outside of the fuse affecting the safe function of the fuse. A fault could occur and cause the
plug to explode from the wall causing a fire. This could then burn the consumer who is using the product or is nearby.


The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

VEVOR LED Display Screen Light Recall

Risk

Electric shock

Models affected

SKU: G3355-GDBZ40X8INLEDQS01V2-1

Details

Black LED display screen light with ‘Vevor’ brand printed on the top left side.

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the earth terminal had not been marked correctly or clamped adequately to be secured against accidental loosening. The product could become unearthed and,
under fault conditions, the accessible metal parts of the product could become live.
The instructions were considered inadequate as they did not contain information to ensure that the equipment could be correctly and safety installed, used and maintained.


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

VEVOR 7” Mobile Phone LCD Glass Screen Heat Separator Dual Vacuum Pump Machine - Recall

vacuum product recall

Risk

Electric shock

 

Models affected

Item Number: 394185710169
SKU: G3355-ZKPMFLQLJ00000001V2

Details

Blue metal vacuum pump machine with yellow labelling, supplied with power supply cord fitted with unfused clover-style three-pin plug.


The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is fitted with a ‘clover’ style plug which does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363. There is less than the required 9.5mm between the
edge of the live pin and the side of the plug face, meaning it is possible for users to touch the live pin when plugging in, or unplugging the plug from the socket. The plug was also not fitted with a fuse link.

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

VEVOR Ultrasonic Jewellery Cleaner - Recall

recall vevor

Risk

Electric shock

Models affected

Model Number: JPS-08A

Details

Silver ultrasonic cleaner with blue digital control panel.


The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the product is inadequately earthed, with poor clamping to secure against loosening. Therefore, if the clamping became loose, the product would become live at mains voltage. This could cause the user to receive an electric shock if they touched the accessible metal parts of the product. The instructions provided with the product were inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment.


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

VEVOR Ultrasonic Cleaner - Recall

Risk

Electric shock

Models affected

Model: (JM-316)-040S
Barcode: 220601610001

Details

Silver ultrasonic cleaner with white digital control panel.

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed, and the clamping means were not enough to stop loosening. As a result, the product could become live at mains voltage, meaning if the consumer touches the metal shell of the product they could receive an electric shock.


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

VEVOR Ultrasonic Cleaner (JM) 020 - Recall

recall ultrasonic cleaner

Risk

Electric shock

Models affected

Model: (JM) 020
Barcodes: 220311006, 220601540021
Other product Identifiers: QXJSXNQXJ3L000001V2

Details

Silver and turquoise ultrasonic jewellery cleaner with brand “Vevor” printed on.


The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the product is inadequately earthed and the clamping means was not adequately secured against loosening. The clamping could become loose over time and the lack of earthing means the product would become live at mains voltage. Meaning, if the consumer were to touch the metal parts of the outside of the product, they would receive an electric shock. The instructions provided with the product were inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment.


The product also underwent visual testing where it was identified that some of the required technical documents and markings were not present.


The product does not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.