Rechargeable Mosquito Hitting Swatter insect killer — electric shock risk
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Hazard
The pins of the mains charger are very flimsy and they can easily be broken when plugged into the socket. Moreover they do not have any insulating sleeves. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standard IEC 60884.
Measures taken
- Import rejected at border — Other
Product description
Fly swatter in the form of a small badminton racket with a metallic mesh used to shock flies. Packed in a plastic/foil packaging. Supplied with mains charger.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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