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Humidifier (Fog Machine) safety warning over an electric shock risk
Product Safety Report for Humidifier (Fog Machine) presenting a high risk of electric shock as the terminals on the power supply unit were not enclosed, and the test finger could touch live parts.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
The hazard with Humidifier (Fog Machine) is electric shock: it does not meet the safety requirements that keep live parts away from fingers.
- Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in.
- Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- burns where the current entered or left the body
- tingling, numbness or muscle pain
Get help urgently
- anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2211-0073). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Humidifier (Fog Machine) presenting a high risk of electric shock as the terminals on the power supply unit were not enclosed, and the test finger could touch live parts.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the terminals on the power supply unit were not enclosed, and the test finger could touch live parts. The instructions supplied with the product were inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment and there were no installation details given. This could therefore present a risk of electric shock to the consumer due to from the inadvertent inadequate installation of the equipment.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2211-0073
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Silver humidifier with a power supply unit
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Questions
Why has Humidifier (Fog Machine) been reported?
The hazard with Humidifier (Fog Machine) is electric shock: it does not meet the safety requirements that keep live parts away from fingers. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
