2023.08.10 Recall: Joule Victorum - PrePlumb Hot Water Tank
10 August 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Joule Victorum - PrePlumb Hot Water Tank
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Pre-plumbed hot water cylinder and back up heater
Brand
Joule Victorum
Country of origin
Ireland
Product description
A grey hot water cylinder with a white box saying 'victorum' on the front and external piping.
Affected UK product codes
TUVI-3-200-L2C
TUVI-2-200-L2C
Hazard
It has been identified that if there is a loss of water from the system, the back-up heater can continue to rise in temperature, causing the hot outer insulation material to break down. This could potentially lead to a fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users and consumers warned of the risk.
Affected customers should be contacted to have a qualified engineer visit their home to perform a software update to the heat pump.
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