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Tianye electric fly-swatter (with 220 v mains connection) — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJun 22, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of electric shock because the pins of the mains adaptor are exposed. In order to charge the battery in the handle of the swatter, an adaptor-plug for German mains sockets must be used. There is a risk of contact with the live pins on the handle.In addition, warnings and instructions in German are missing.This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant standard.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Destruction of the product by the retailer — Other

Product description

Length: approximately 46 cm. Width: approximately 18 cm. The rechargeable batteries in the fly-swatter are charged from the mains using an adaptor.

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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