United KingdomThe affected product is a Vevor orange manual transmission jack (model SD0601) sold under the Vevor brand. It was rejected at the UK border because the handbrake mechanism can accidentally release if bumped or touched, risking the jack suddenly dropping a vehicle and causing serious injury, and it does not meet the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Vevor Transmission Jack presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Type: Hand tools/ accessories - Hoists/Winches/Lifts/Jacks (Non-Powered)
Brand: Vevor
Model: SD0601
Other Product Identifiers: MSGWYYYSQCJHTBID9V0, RVG3355-250711-0076-931
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: An orange manual transmission jack
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2512-0052
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
This product presents a serious risk of injuries as the handbrake mechanism, which is designed to secure and hold the load in place, can accidentally release if bumped or touched. If someone is working underneath a vehicle supported by this jack and inadvertently contacts the brake, the jack may suddenly release, causing the vehicle to drop and potentially crush the person beneath it.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The official notice
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