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Virosmart VS-500 ULV Fogging Machine — electric shock risk

UK OPSSMedium riskElectric shockJan 21, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Virosmart VS-500 ULV Fogging Machine — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Virosmart VS-500 ULV Fogging Machine — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a medium risk of electric shock as a number of products sold between 1 May and 7 September 2020 have non-compliant plugs which can expose live wiring at the base of the plug. If a user touches the plug when in use, they may receive an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

Select products manufactured before September 2020 are being recalled to have plugs replaced. For further information, please access the Virosmart website .

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Black product with 5 litre water container and 8m mains lead on black frame.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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