2024.09.16 Safety Report: Fresh Vacuum Sealer Vacuum Sealing Machine GM-77
16 September 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Fresh Vacuum Sealer Vacuum Sealing Machine GM-77
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Kitchen vacuum sealing machine
Brand
Fresh Vacuum Sealer
Model number
GM-77
Country of origin
China
Product description
Portable vacuum packing device with packing bags and 'clover leaf' shaped plug
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it is supplied with a clover-leaf shaped plug, which does not provide adequate protection against live parts. The product contains no fuse, and the pins are incorrectly spaced and likely to damage household sockets over time. If a consumer touches the live parts, they may receive an electric shock.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
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