2023.07.12 Safety Report: Vevor - Hand Dryer
12 July 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Vevor Hand Dryer
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment
Brand
Vevor
Country of origin
China
Product description
White jet hand dryer.
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it has a counterfeit plug face. The distance between the edge of the live pin to the edge of the plug face was less than the required 9.5 mm standard. The product was also marked with the rated voltage 220 V AC, which does not incorporate the UK nominal voltage of 240 V AC and as such is not considered suitable for the UK market.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
Destruction of the product.
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