2023.07.12 Safety Report: Vevor - Large Food Grinder
12 July 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Vevor Large Food Grinder
Type
Machinery - Food grinder
Brand
Vevor
Country of origin
China
Product description
Large stainless steel food grinder.
Model
1000G
Barcode
NCG2022030190365
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 and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
Destruction of the product.
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