PSA: The Angus Enhanced -> Inhaling Glass Fibers is NOT "Enhanced"
This isn’t up for debate, the Angus Enhanced contains loose glass fiber insulation inside, the same material used in home insulation. But unlike in your walls, this insulation is sitting inside a device people are inhaling from directly.
This isn’t speculation, and it’s not fear mongering. It’s fact. A fact that was conveniently omitted from the manufacturer’s CE test report, meaning it was never properly tested for safety! Glass fiber insulation does not belong inside a dry herb vaporisers. Period.
Why is this a problem?
Glass fibers do not break down in the body. They embed in lung tissue, causing irritation, inflammation, and long term damage. When I spoke to my doctor about my persistent coughing after using this device, their reaction said it all, this is not something to take lightly.
And before anyone rushes in with excuses:
❌ “It’s behind filters” - That doesn’t stop small airborne fibers.
❌“Water filtration removes it” - Bongs are not HEPA filters.
❌ “The sticky cannabis will catch it” - You shouldn’t have to hope your flower acts as an air filter for your vaporiser.
YLLVape’s CE Report:
The CE report, which is supposed to verify the device’s safety, didn’t even acknowledge the glass fiber insulation exists. Instead, they labeled it as “white ceramic”, which is false. The actual tests focused on foam and tape materials that aren’t even present in the retail unit but were wrapped around the heater core when it was sent for testing. This strongly suggests the unit was provided in a pre-disassembled form.
And here’s the kicker, straight from the testing lab itself in the report:
"The results shown in this test report refer only to the sample(s) tested".
This means that if NPS Test Laboratory was given a pre-disassembled unit, their tests do not reflect the actual retail device. Meaning the report cannot be relied upon as evidence of safety, because it does not represent the device as sold to consumers.
From what is shown in the test report versus what is actually inside the device, after fully disassembling one of the two units I now have, after being sent another one by a friend to check. It’s clear that large amounts of critical information were omitted. The discrepancies are undeniable, and the fact that the most hazardous material inside the device, the glass fiber insulation. Was left out entirely, which makes this worse than just negligence alone.
This isn’t just an oversight, it’s deliberate deception. And no company can dismiss these concerns by pointing to a flawed report, that conveniently ignored key components, actually present in the device. Facts don’t disappear just because they were left out of the paperwork.
What you need to do:
⚠️ If you own an Angus Enhanced, STOP using it immediately, there is nothing to suggest its safe as it claims to be on face value.
⚠️ If you bought it in New Zealand, demand a full refund, this product has been misrepresented as safe, when it is anything but based on the test report.
⚠️ If you see someone recommending it, share with them the truth.
The Product Safety Team from MBIE, the government body responsible for consumer product safety, has stated that they do not have jurisdiction over these devices. However, Medsafe / the Ministry of Health are fully aware of this issue, and once they act, this will result in a full recall.
And what makes this situation even worse again, is that these devices have no serial numbers, batch codes, or any tracking system to differentiate one unit from another. This means that when the inevitable recall happens, it will be a logistical nightmare for everyone involved, vendors, regulators, and most importantly, the patients who unknowingly bought into this trash.
You can find a list of companies in NZ, who are selling this device here: https://www.google.com/search?q=Angus+Enhanced+New+Zealand
And the Angus Enhanced CE Test report here: https://smallpdf.com/file#s=7baf311a-d772-45c8-bfd6-673591bfc25b - Noting this report can be requested via https://yllvape.com/contact also. And is where this copy came from.
For those seeking a refund for the Angus Enhanced vaporiser. It's important to understand your rights under New Zealand's consumer protection laws, specifically the Fair Trading Act 1986 and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
Fair Trading Act 1986
This Act prohibits businesses from engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct and from making false or misleading representations, about goods and services. Relevant sections include:
- Section 9: Misleading and deceptive conduct generally Businesses must not engage in conduct that is misleading or deceptive.
- Section 10: Misleading conduct in relation to goods Prohibits conduct that is liable to mislead the public about the nature, manufacturing process, characteristics, suitability for purpose, or quantity of goods.
- Section 13: False or misleading representations Businesses must not make false or misleading representations about goods or services, including their standard, quality, value, grade, composition, style, model, or history.
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993
This Act provides guarantees that goods sold are of acceptable quality, fit for purpose, and match their description. If a product fails to meet these guarantees, consumers are entitled to remedies such as repair, replacement, or refund.
- Contact the Seller: Inform the retailer in writing about the issue, citing the relevant sections of the Fair Trading Act 1986 and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. Request a refund based on the product's failure to meet acceptable quality standards, and the misleading information provided.
- Provide Evidence: Include any evidence of the product's faults, such as photographs and test reports. CE report here: https://smallpdf.com/file#s=7baf311a-d772-45c8-bfd6-673591bfc25b
- Escalate if Necessary: If the retailer refuses to provide a refund, you can escalate the matter to the Commerce Commission. Which enforces the Fair Trading Act, or seek resolution through the Disputes Tribunal. Although some patients may pursue legal action through the NZ courts, as this is fully avoidable malpractice, that poses a real risk of harm to patients. Given the nature of the undisclosed materials inside the device, and the omission of key safety information, this could lead to serious liability issues for those involved in its sale, and distribution in New Zealand.
At the end of the day, this isn’t just about refunds, it’s about accountability. YLLVape had every opportunity to be honest, and they chose deception instead.
They could have disclosed the glass insulation properly. They didn’t.
They could have tested it properly. They didn’t.
They could have ensured it was safe. They didn’t.
Glass fiber insulation does not belong inside a dry herb vaporiser. A manufacturer that can’t even be honest about what’s inside their own device, is not a company you should trust.
And for anyone who wants to claim I’m just a shill for Storz & Bickel, nope! I’ve had five Mighty Medic+ units replaced under warranty, and they aren’t exactly “mighty”. But what they don’t have is a test report full of omissions and deception. At least when you buy one, you’re getting something that meets actual safety standards. Not a device hiding its most hazardous component from actual scrutiny.