Product Recall: Joule Victorum PrePlumb Hot Water Tank (2308-0023)

Product Recall for Joule Victorum PrePlumb Hot Water Tank presenting a risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Joule Victorum PrePlumb Hot Water Tank

Hazard: It has been identified that if there is a loss of water from the system, the back-up heater continues to rise in temperature, causing the hot outer insulation material to break down, presenting a risk of fire.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users and consumers have been warned of the risk.

Product information

Type Electrical appliances and equipment - Pre-plumbed hot water cylinder and back up heater
Brand Joule Victorum
Affected UK product codes TUVI-3-200-L2C and TUVI-2-200-L2C
Country of Origin Ireland
Product description A grey hot water cylinder with a white box saying ‘victorum’ on the front and external piping.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

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.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2308-0023

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 7 August 2023