2022.01.21 Recall: Virosmart - VS-300 ULV Fogging Machine

24 January 2022

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards

Virosmart VS-300 ULV Fogging Machine

Alert number
2111-0379a

Product type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Fogging machine

Product identifiers
Virosmart VS-300 ULV Fogging Machine
SKU: V9044

Product description
Mains-powered blue fogging machine with black spout and carry handle and 3 l white water container on rear of product. Product includes an 8 m electrical lead

Country of origin
Turkey

Counterfeit
No

Risk level
Medium

Risk type
Electric shock

Risk description
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

Corrective measures
Select products manufactured before September 2020 are being recalled to have plugs replaced. To access instructions for assessing whether your product is affected by the safety risk identified, please access the 'Important Safety Information' notice on Virosmart's website

Online marketplace
N/A

Notifier
Local authority trading standards